HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Registration of door-to-door solicitors ORDINANCE NO. 3848
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES,IOWA,BY REPEALING SUBSECTIONS 17.26(5),17.26(13),AND
17.26(14) AND ENACTING NEW SUBSECTIONS 17.26(5),17.26(13),AND
17.26(14) FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING THE REGISTRATION
PROCEDURES FOR DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITORS;REPEALING ANY
AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;PROVIDING A PENALTY;AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames,Iowa,that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Subsections 17.26(5)and 17.26(13)and re-adopting those Subsections revised to state as follows:
"(5) The City Clerk shall, within five days of an application for registration being
submitted,either issue the registration badge or a detailed explanation of why the application is not
acceptable. The City Clerk shall refuse to register persons who fail to furnish complete or accurate
information, and registration shall be invalidated if it is found that false information was provided.
Registration shall be denied if the applicant has violated this ordinance,or had registration hereunder
revoked or invalidated in the past six months.
(13) The City Clerk shall,after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing,revoke any
registration issued under this division where the registrant,in the application for the registration or in
the course of conducting his/her activity, for which registered, has made statements constituting a
fraudulent practice as defined by Subsection 714.8(6) Code of Iowa. Notice of the hearing for
revocation of a registration shall be given in writing, specifically setting forth the grounds of the
complaint and the time and place of the hearing.
(14) All applicants shall provide proof of general liability insurance including products
liability in the amount of $500,000 combined single limits. A certificate of insurance shall be
delivered to the City Clerk prior to the issuance of an identification badge. The City of Ames and its
employees shall be named as additional insureds against any liabilities that may arise in connection
with the registered activity.
(Ord. 2974, Sec. 1, 5-5-87,Ord.No.2981, Sec. 1, 7-7-87, Ord. 2979,6-23-87,Ord.No. 3301,Sec.
1, 9-27-94)"
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable
by a penalty of$100 for a first violation and$200 for each repeat violation. Alternatively,violation of this section can
be charged by a peace officer as a simple misdemeanor.
Section Three. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of
such conflict,if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this 9' day of August , 2005 .
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Diane R. Voss,City Clerk 4TedTeo, ayor
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Rev.7-15-05,Rev.8-3-05