Powercraft Concession Provider Vendor Permit Application

Rules/Regulations*

•921.01-9 - Boat concessions.(A)No person shall operate or cause to be operated in any waterways of the city, any vessel or contrivance that does not bear a Hull Identification Number (HIN) recognized by the United States Coast Guard, for any commercial purpose or for hire to others, until written permission has been obtained from the director of recreation and parks
•This permit does not authorize Vendors to offer powercrafts for rental purposes on City of Columbus Reservoirs.
•Vendor must show proof of US Coast Guard Captain’s License. The OUPV/Six Pack Captain’s License is the minimum requirement.
•Vendor must show proof of completion of the Ohio Boating Safety Course, regardless of age or vessel requirement.
•Powercrafts used for concession services must obtain an annual safety equipment inspection by Columbus Marine Police.
•Powercrafts may only be operated by approved Vendors and their licensed captains.
•No more than six customers may be on a Powercraft at the same time.
•Private Docks may not be utilized for concession services. Only City of Columbus marinas and public launch sites may be utilized.
•The following waterways are eligible for such permits: Griggs Reservoir, O’Shaughnessy Reservoir, and Hoover Reservoir.
•All Vendor operations must abide by CC Chapter 921 and all other state, local or federal laws, policies or regulations that may be applicable including length and horsepower restrictions.
•Vendors shall notify Columbus Recreation and Parks at least 24 hours prior to using a Powercraft for concession services for each use whenever possible. If a reservation is made with less than 24 hours’ notice, vendor shall email parkrentals@columbus.gov to notify of the short notice booking.
•Columbus Recreation and Parks shall maintain a schedule of concession services to share with City of Columbus Agencies and Law Enforcement Agencies.
•Registering a powercraft for concession services shall imply consent for City of Columbus or Law Enforcement personnel to board and inspect the powercraft at any time it is operated on a City of Columbus Reservoir. Failure to allow inspection shall result in immediate revocation of permit.
•No alcohol is permitted on any City of Columbus Reservoir.
•All powercrafts utilized under this permit must have a valid State of Ohio Registration and a copy must be provided to Columbus Recreation and Parks.
•Permits will be valid for one calendar year.
•One time use permit will be charged at 50% of annual authorization cost.
•Non-Profit organizations will receive a 20% discount on the permit fee.
•Permit will not reserve space and all areas may be used on a first come/first served basis.
•Merchandise may be sold on site to clientele only. No sales to general public.
•Permit may not be used for “walk-up” business and Vendor may not solicit business within City of Columbus Parks or Marinas.
•All Vendor or customer vehicles associated with this permit must be legally parked while on site.
•CRPD may modify this policy as needed.
•Permit may be revoked or suspended for violation of any terms, rules, laws or policies. Future permits may be withheld for such violation.
•Permits will be valid for one calendar year.
•Permit may be revoked or suspended for violation of any CRPD terms, rules or policies. Future Permits may be withheld for such violation.
•At the conclusion of the year, Vendors must provide data on number of participants, number or times on site, and revenue generated for the given year.
•Vendor must provide a $1,000,000 general liability insurance policy listing the City of Columbus as an additional insured.

I have read all of the rules/regulations

Applicant Name*

Vendor Organization (If Applicable)

Is The Vendor Organization a Non-Profit?*

Yes

If Yes, please attach proof of non-profit status

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone*

Email*

Applying For*

Vessel Type And Ohio Registration Number*

Description Of The Service Operation*

Desired Reservoir(s)*

Hoover Reservoir

Griggs Reservoir

O'Shaughnessy Reservoir

List The Desired Launch Locations That Will Be Used*

First Date Of Service Provided

Last Date Of Service Provided

Checklist Items To Provide With Application*

Proof of Coast Guard License for All Employed Operators

Proof of Completion of Ohio Boating Safety Course

Proof of Watercraft Safety Inspection (Must Be Submitted Prior to Providing Service But Not To Apply)

Insurance Listing City of Columbus As Additional Insured for $1,000,000 General Liability Coverage

Proof of Non-Profit Status (If Applicable)

Application will not be processed until all items are received

Attachments*

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Conditions of Authorization*

All Powercraft vendor services and equipment provided by the Vendor pursuant to this Permit shall be provided solely at its own risk. Vendor shall take proper safeguards to prevent any and all injuries or damage to property. Vendor shall be responsible for any damages or injuries occurring on or relating to the operations under this Permit. Vendor shall assume, indemnify, protect and save harmless the City of Columbus, its Directors, Officers, agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability and expenses arising from the activities in connection with Vendors operations or this Permit.

If Vendor fails to maintain in full force and effect the terms of this Permit, then CRPD shall have the right to declare this Permit to be terminated. CRPD also reserves the right to object to any and all operations, practices or activities of the applicant that in its sole opinion are unsafe, inappropriate, discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, or are contrary to the mission and philosophy of CRPD.

This Permit must be on site for the duration of the event, including preparation and tear down period.

I agree to the conditions of this authorization

Upon Approval Of This Application, Our Office Will Call For Payment*

Understood

Signature*

I, the applicant, understand that I am responsible to provide all information necessary to meet the conditions and requirements of the application process and that providing such materials is no guarantee that the proposed activities will be permitted. I further accept responsibility to meet all CRPD requirements, including proper insurance, to make the proposed activities safe and successful. I verify that I have read and understand this application and the conditions under which my request will be considered. I acknowledge that by typing my name in the above block, that this serves as a digital signature and I accept all terms and conditions involved.

Upon approval of this application from the Recreation and Parks Department, you have the option to have your information listed on our website as a “Permitted Vendor”. If you would like to have your information listed on the Recreation and Parks website, please list how you would like your information listed below:

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