A legible map must to be included as part of the application showing the location of the event, location of electric and water hook-ups, roads that need to be closed or a specific route that will be used for the event.   There is an option to attached a file below.  Please include an updated map, even if this is a repeat event.  Park maps are available on our website, www.baycitymi.org.   Please contact the City Clerk’s Office for any assistance with maps. 

Submit a detailed explanation, including drawings and diagrams where applicable, of your plans for the following.

In the event that a Special Events Permit is issued, Applicant shall supply to the City at the time it receives the Special Events Permit, the name, address and telephone number of the individual who is in charge of and/or responsible for the Applicant’s activities which are subject to the Special Events Permit.   Applicant shall be responsible for communicating all permit requirements and directions of the City to all vendors, concessionaires, workers, volunteers, attendees, invitees, and all others on City property pursuant to the permit.  Applicant also covenants and agrees to fully cooperate with the City’s officers and employees concerning or relating to any activity or use of City property conducted under the Special Events Permit.

Applicant covenants and agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and save the City, its officers and employees harmless from any claim, action or suit for any loss, liability and damages that may be asserted or levied against the premises or the City, its officers or employees by reason of Applicant’s use or occupancy of or its operations on the premises or by reason of any other person on the premises by its invitation or license, including any expenses, costs and attorney fees incurred in connection with any such claim, action or suit.  In the event of any incident occurring on the premises resulting in any personal injury, including death, to any person, the indemnity, defense and hold harmless requirements shall include and extend to the person and property of Applicant, its employees and all persons on the premises at its invitation or consent.  All property kept, stored or maintained in and on the premises shall be so kept, stored or maintained at the risk of Applicant only.

Applicant covenants and agrees to strictly comply with all terms, conditions, covenants and agreements set forth in any Special Events Permit which may be issued for the event covered by this application, and further understands and agrees that the City in its sole and absolute discretion may approve, deny, or set any conditions or limitations on any permit which may be issued, or may at any time alter, amend, modify, rescind or revoke any permit for the use of City property by the Applicant, all without recourse or remedy by the Applicant, or liability of the City.

For any event, carnival or fair connecting to or modifying an existing electrical source or service, Applicant covenants and agrees to designate a licensed electrical contractor and secure an electrical permit in compliance under Article 525 of the current National Electric Code.  Application for the electrical permit shall be obtained two weeks prior to the event and a copy provided to the City Clerk’s office.   Inspections shall be requested by the electrical contractor prior to the opening of the event, or use of the electrical service.

If the application is made on behalf of a partnership, corporation or other association, information must be provided for all partners, officers and directors, or members.  If the Applicant is a corporation, a copy of the articles of incorporation may be required.

Applicant shall deposit with the City Clerk a clean-up and damage bond in the form of a check payable to the City, as follows:  low hazard $100; medium hazard $150; high hazard $500; and special hazard $750.  This will correlate with the type of insurance required.  The bond should be deposited with the City Clerk at the time the application is submitted, when possible, but is required prior to the permit being presented to the City Commission for approval.  The bond shall be returned to Applicant, without interest, within seven (7) days after the expiration of this Permit if the Applicant has fully performed the restoration and clean-up of the premises to an “as-is” or better condition as prior to the event.  Should Applicant fail to restore and clean the premises in satisfactory condition, the City may retain the clean-up and damage bond and if the amount thereof is insufficient, pursue all other remedies.

Applicant, on behalf of the organization, agrees to reimburse the City of Bay City for its “out-of-pocket” expenses which includes but is not limited to overtime of City employees and trash disposal tipping fees at landfills.  City staff is readily accessible to discuss out-of-pocket cost estimates and ways to reduce these costs.  All City of Bay City invoices sent to organizations for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs are due within thirty (30) days.

Applicant shall not advertise their event by placing any type of flier/sign etc. within the City Right of Way (area located between the sidewalk and the street).   Violations shall be considered a failure to follow the terms of the City Special Event Permit and could lead to revoking the City issued permit.

**Applicant agrees to follow all COVID-19 precautions and all current health orders shall be followed on the date of the event.** 

By submitting, applicant states he/she has full authority to execute this application on behalf of the Organization and acknowledges receipt of a copy of the City’s 

Special Events Policy and Procedures (available here) and agrees to all terms set here and in the Policy.

Per the Special Events Policies and Procedures, applications will not be accepted less than 60 days before the beginning of a proposed event.

Non-refundable application fee due at time of submission:     

More than 75 days before event    $100

60-74 days before the event          $150