City of Sparks Special Event Application

Marketing Information
All information in this section will be used to promote the event to the public: City of Sparks website, advertisements and printed material. Failure to complete this information will mean that your event will not be listed on the City of Sparks marketing materials, website, and social media pages.
Event Website*
Entrance fee
Public E-Mail Address
25-Word narrative about the event for advertising purposes. Leaving this blank indicates that the producer would not like the City of Sparks to promote the event.*
Photo of event to be used in marketing materials. *

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Logistics
First day of set up*

MonthDayYear
Date
Time of set up*

:HourMinutesAM/PM Option
Tear down to be complete date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Time of tear down complete*

:HourMinutesAM/PM Option
Security Company
License number
Security may be a requirement based on your event. For more information, please call the Special Event Department 775-353-7856.
Dates/times for security on property
24-hour phone
Equipment Company (barricades, generators, etc.)
Phone
Dates for equipment to be delivered

MonthDayYear
Date
Dates for equipment to be removed

MonthDayYear
Date
Medical Staffing Company
As outlined in NRS 450B.650-450B.700, the State of Nevada may require specific medical staffing may be a requirement based on your event. For more information, please call the Sparks Fire Department 775-353-1658.
24-hour phone
Advanced life supportBasic life supportNo medical requirementsOther
Sound Company
24-hour phone
Portable Restroom Company
24-hour phone
Date to be delivered

MonthDayYear
Date
Date to be removed

MonthDayYear
Date
Sanitation, Trash and Recycling Company
24-hour phone
Paid staffCity of Sparks PersonnelVolunteersContract workers
Date dumpsters to be delivered

MonthDayYear
Date
Date dumpsters to be removed

MonthDayYear
Date

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

All documents must be in PDF format.
Your site map must include the locations:
- Stages and tents (10 x 10 or larger)
- Cooking areas and food trucks
- Road Closures
- Propane tanks over 100 gallons, generators
- Concessions and/or bars
- Toilets and water stations
- Fencing and barricades
- Exits and emergency access routes
- Lighting and electrical connections
- First aid facilities (required for some events, please see Special Event Manual)
- Dumpsters
- Carnival Rides
- Inflatable displays over 5 feet
A site plan provides an overview of your event. A draft site plan or a map from a previous year is acceptable, but a final plan must be ready by the city service meeting. Any application without a site plan will automatically be rejected.*

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Insurance

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Applicant shall submit an ACORD 25 Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the following as additional insureds: The City of Sparks, its Elected Officials, Officers, Agents Employees and Volunteers. 431 Prater Way, Sparks NV 89431 Minimum liability requirements are as follows, subject to modification based on type of event/activity: Commercial General Liability: Minimum $1M per Occurrence/$2M Aggregate with a Waiver of Subrogation by Endorsement. Must include Contractual Liability, Premises and Operations, and Personal Injury (and Fire Damage Legal if activities are in a City of Sparks facility) Automobile Liability: Minimum $1M Combined Single Limit with a Waiver of Subrogation by Endorsement. Workers Compensation. Nevada Statutory Limits. Employer"s Liability Minimum $1M with Waiver of Subrogation by Endorsement. Cancelof
Special Event PERMIT $75.00. This document is located at our website and hyperlinked at the beginning of this application*

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Optional Alcohol Permit. This document is located at our website and hyperlinked at the beginning of this application

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Copy of race waiver. Required for all sports competitions.

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Payment
Fees:

Special Event Permit: $75

Special Event Review/Planning Fee: $250

Alcohol permit:

1-3 Day Event: $75

4+ Day Event: $150

Usage Fees:
VICTORIAN PLAZA: $318 Commercial/ Non-Profit $264

VICTORAIN SQUARE (Pyramid to 10th): $358 Commercial/Non-profit $298

ENTIRE VICTORIAN AVENUE (Pyramid to 15th): $634 Commercial/Non-profit $528

SPARKS MARINA: $499 Commercial/Non-profit $416

AMPHITHEATER WITH TICKETS: $288 Commercial/Non-profit $240

AMPHITHEATER WITHOUT TICKETS: $240 Commerical/Non-profit $204

City Services, including Fire Inspection Fees, are extra and will be determined at the City Service meeting.
After the approval of your permit, you will be sent an invoice via email to pay for your permit and usage fee. Do not send checks without this information to ensure accuracy. Please indicate who should receive that invoice.

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
SUBMISSION OF THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT INDICATE APPROVAL. The producer will be contacted within 14 days with approval, rejection or if more information is needed to make a determination.
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