Sec. 123.206. - Application for permit.

(a) Any person seeking the issuance of a production permit shall file an application with, and on forms provided by, the Film Commissioner. Such application shall be filed not more than 180 days before, and not less than ten working days before the commencement of production. The application shall be signed, under oath, by an authorized representative of the applicant. (b) The application shall contain the following information: (1) Location(s) of the production. (2) Duration and type of the production. (3) Proof of general liability insurance coverage in a minimum amount of at least $1,000,000 with the City named as an additional named insured. The exact amount of the required general liability insurance coverage shall be determined by the City's Division of Risk Management based on the scope of activities involved in the production project. (4) Special effects to be utilized, especially incendiary or explosive devices. In addition, the application shall list the person in charge (pyrotechnician) of such special effects together with his qualifications and licensure by the applicable federal and/or State agencies. (5) Proposed utilization of City equipment. (6) Necessity for closures of public streets or sidewalks and for what duration. (7) A written summary or explanation of the portion of the production to be shot within the City of Jacksonville. (8) Number and type of vehicles and/or equipment and number of personnel to be on location with the production. (9) An agreement to pay for extraordinary services provided by the City. (10) Proof of workers' compensation coverage in an amount no less than the Florida statutory requirements and employers' liability coverage in an amount of $500,000 per accident. (11) An indemnification agreement, in a form provided by the City, wherein the applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless. (Ord. 97-881-E, § 1)