HomeMy Public PortalAbout15-9077 AMUSEMENT MACHINE APPLICATION Sponsored by: City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 15-9077
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA'S AMUSEMENT MACHINE
APPLICATION FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHORIZATION (BUSSINESS TAX RECEIPTS AND
CERTIFICATES OF USE) FOR MACHINE
OWNERS/OPERATORS/BROKERS; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, Florida, passed
Ordinance 15-15, regulating coin operated amusement devices; and
WHEREAS, There is a need to implement an application process for the
issuance of Business Tax Receipts and Certificate of Uses for coin operated
amusement devices for owners/operators/brokers.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby approves the application process for
the issuance Business Tax Receipts and Certificates of Use for coin operated
amusement devices for owners/operators/brokers.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of October, 2015.
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Short Title:
A resolution of the City Commission of the city of Opa-locka to consider the proposed city of Opa-Locka amusement
machines application administrative procedures of certificate of authorization (Occupational License and Certificate
of Use) for machine owners/operators/brokers; providing for incorporation of recitals; providing for an effective date.
Staff Summary:
City of Opa-locka Application Procedures for amusement machines certificate of authorization
(Occupational License and Certificate of Use) for machine owners/operators/brokers.
Proposed Action:
- Staff has recommended approval
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Attachments:
- City of Opa-locka Application Procedures for amusement machines certificate of authorization(Occupational License and Certificate
of Use)for machine owners/operators/brokers.
- Ordinance 15-15
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Memorandum
TO: Myra L. Taylor, Mayor
Timothy Holmes, Vice Mayor
Terrence K. Pinder, Commissione \
Joseph L. Kelley, Commissioner
Luis B. Santiago, Commissioner
FROM: Mr. Roy Stephen Shiver Jr., City Manage
DATE: October 14, 2015
RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
AMUSEMENT MACHINES APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURES OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION
(OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE OF USE) FOR MACHINE
OWNERS/OPERATORS/BROKERS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Request:
A resolution of the City Commission of the city of Opa-locka to consider the proposed city of
Opa-locka amusement machines application administrative procedures of certificate of
authorization (Occupational License and Certificate of Use) for machine
owners/operators/brokers; providing for incorporation of recitals; providing for an effective date.
Description:
City of Opa-locka Application Procedures for amusement machines certificate of authorization
(Occupational License and Certificate of Use) for machine owners/operators/brokers.
Financial Impact:
There are no immediate financial impacts associated with approval of these administrative
procedures however, once licenses are requested, the City will realize fees as appropriate.
Implementation Time Line:
Immediately
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Legislative History:
Ordinance 15-15
Planning Council Recommendation:
N/A.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff has recommended approval
Attachment(s)
- City of Opa-locka Application Procedures for amusement machines certificate of authorization (Occupational License
and Certificate of Use)for machine owners/operators/brokers.
- Ordinance 15-15
Prepared By: Josue Leger,City Planner
Gerald Lee,Zoning Official
Gregory Gay,Director
Planning and Community Development Department
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The City of Opa-locka Application Procedures for Amusement Machines Certificate
of Authorization (Occupational License & Certificate of Use) For Machine
Owners/Operators/ Brokers
I. i Fill out application form for Amusement Machines Certificate of Authorization (Occupational
License & Certificate of Use) with the Building and Licensing Dept. (Planning and Community
Development Dept.is subject to review the application).
II. —Provide a copy of current Articles of Incorporation or Partnership Agreement, if a corporation or
registered partnership. If operating under a fictitious name, provide a copy of the registration. Provide
proof of active standing. A copy of these items may be obtained by visiting www.sunbiz.org and
searching under your entity name.
III. _Applicant or corporate officer must provide a current copy of Florida Driver's License.
IV. _Individual license purchase must Provide an acceptable Bond,Letter of Credit,or cash deposit to be
held by the City of Opa-locka in a previously designated, non-interest bearing, account, in the amount
$10,000.00. An acceptable bond or letter of credit may be issued by a financial institution based on
credit standing or creditworthiness. You should inquire at the bank where you maintain your business
accounts. (Amusement Centers with membership in a Florida arcade association are exempt from
the bond requirement)
V. Brokers(License Vendors),a minimum of 15 licenses must be purchased for the purpose of buying
licenses in bulk as a broker and may not exceed a maximum of 30 licenses under an acceptable bond,
letter of Credit,or cash deposit to be held by the City Opa-locka in a previously designated,non-interest
bearing, account,in the amount of$10,000.00 not to exceed$100,000.00.An acceptable bond or letter
of credit may be issued by a financial institution based on credit standing or creditworthiness. You
should inquire at the bank where you maintain your business accounts. (Amusement Centers with
membership in a Florida arcade association are exempt from the bond requirement)
VI. Provide a copy of amusement machine Certificate from the Florida Department of Revenue
reflecting the number of machines authorized to be operated at each location. You must update this
information whenever you apply to the Department of Revenue to add more machines at any existing or
new location.
VII. Provide an inventory of your machines and the locations at which you will place them.You must
update this information whenever there are any changes.
VIII. _ Provide a copy of current Miami-Dade County Business Tax Receipt for all amusement
machines.
IX. _Individual owners,partners,corporate officers,and/or stockholders with a 5%or greater ownership
interest,must provide a criminal background check available at the Miami-Dade Police Department.
X. A$2,500.00 fee must be paid in cash,money order,cashier's check,Master Card,Visa or company
check,payable to the City of Opa-locka. This fee must be paid each fiscal year. (Amusement Centers
with membership in a Florida arcade association are exempt from this fee. This is a non-
refundable fee.All fees must be paid in full.)
XI. For your information, machine fee for each machine this fiscal year is $600.00 (This is a non-
refundable fee. All fees must be paid in full). A non-refundable $25.00 administrative fee per
machine is due to the City of Opa-locka at the time of application submission.
XII. City Affidavit.
l"Reading: June 10,2015
2nd Reading: July 8,2015
Public Hearing:July 8,2015
Adopted: July 8,2015
Effective Date: July 8,2015
Sponsor. Mayor Taylor
ORDINANCE NO. 15-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER XIII,
ARTICLE V OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA CODE OF
ORDINANCES REGULATING COIN OPERATED DEVICES;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY AND CODIFICATION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka has reviewed Chapter XIII,
Article V of the Opa-locka Code of Ordinances, regulating coin operated devices, including
amusement machines; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission has received public input regarding the revised Code and
believes that an amendment to the code is required to be consistent with existing law and to protect
the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2,, Chapter XIII, Article V of the Opa-locka Code of Ordinances is
hereby amended as follows:
Sec 13-93.Amusement machines defined.
Type I amusement machines means any machine, contrivance or device that provides for the
bona fide entertainment or amusement of the public and that,as a result of the insertion of a coin,
Ordinance No. 15-15
slug,or token, the machine or device is set in motion,permitted to function or operate and that
by application of skill, may entitle the person playing or operating the machine to:
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Receive points or coupons that may be exchanged for merchandise only,(limited to
noncash prizes, toys,or novelties,excluding cash.gift cards or any other cash
equivalents,alcoholic beverages,beer or wine), provided the cost value of the
merchandise or prize awarded in exchange for such points or coupons does not exceed
$1.00 on any game played; or
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Replay the game or device at no additional cost if the game or device can accumulate or
react to no more 15 replays, can be discharged of accumulated free replays only by
reactivating the game or device for one additional play for such accumulated free
replay,and can make no permanent record,directly or indirectly,of free replays..
This definition shall not be interpreted to include any game or machine that may be construed as a
gambling device under state law. This definition excludes pinball machines,pool or billiard
tables,vending machines, laundry machines. soda machines. kiddie rides, and automatic music
machines.
Type 11 amusement machine means a type I machine whose graphics depict,exhibit.
illustrate,describe or relate to casino-style games. This definition shall not be interpreted to
include any game or machine that may be construed as a gamblingdevice under state law.
• Sec.13-103A -Amusement centers and bingo parlors.
All amusement centers shall be located in B-2 Commercial liberal Zoning District
locations (the entire shopping center) that have floor areas in excess of 75,000 square feet.There
shall be only one amusement center in each shopping center meeting the area requirement.
Amusement centers and bingo parlors are exempted from the limitation on the number of type II
amusement machines allowed at any one location;provided, however, that the amusement center
separates the location of type II amusement machines from type I amusement machines on the
premises.
(Sec. 13-103B. -Alcoholic beverages; limitations.
Type II amusement machines,as defined in section 13-93, shall not be located or operated
on premises where alcoholic beverages,beer or wine are consumed or sold for consumption on,
the premises if the total ground or upper floor space of the service or seating area located on the
premises is less than or equal to 850 square feet. Type II amusement machines, as defined in
.eet ion 13-93. may be located or operated on premises where alcoholic beverages,beer or wine
are consumed or sold for consumption on the premises if the total ground or upper floor space of
the service or seating area located on the premises exceeds 850 square feet.
Sec. 13-98.—-Maximum number of amusement machines.
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A. Type I amusement machines,limitations.
Not more than four(4)amusement machines shall be licensed or operated at any one
place of business unless a permit is obtained for additional machines at a location which shall
provide a certificate of compliance with the requirements of the Dade County Fire Code and all
applicable regulatory codes.
B.Type II amusement machines,limitations.
Operators of type II amusement machines are subject to the following limitations in
addition to those imposed by state law:
There shall be no more than four type II amusement machines in any permissible business
location or site,except as provided for amusement centers,bingo parlors,or carnivals.
The computation of the number of machines shall include counter amusement
machines and standing amusement machines.
An operator shall not locate and operate a type lI amusement machine within a room or
enclosed area not open to the general public. If a room where a type II machine is
being operated, is locked or barricaded, a rebuttable presumption is created that the
area is not open to the general public in violation of this subsection.
• Sec. 13-103C.-Revocation of certificate of authorization and business tax receipt.
If the person to whom a business tax receipt or certificate of authorization has previously
been issued under this article shall thereafter be convicted or plead guilty or nolo contendere to
any felony involving gambling, fraud, theft, controlled substances, or a violation of any criminal
law, including misdemeanors, involving gambling or the sale, transportation, distribution or use
of amusement machines or gambling machines,the certificate or business tax receipt shall
immediately thereafter be revoked by the city council after a public hearing, notice of which
shall be served in writing upon the certificate or business tax receipt holder at least 15 days
before the date set for the hearing, if the public hearing establishes that the facts set forth in this
section requiring a revocation of the certificate or business tax receipt do indeed exist.
Sec. 13-99. -Use of amusement machines by minors.
(a)
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• Prohibited. No type I amusement machines deemed by City Officials or Designee. and
type II amusement machines.shall be patronized,operated nor used by children under the
age of seventeen (17)years and it shall be unlawful to permit such use.
(b)
• Responsibility. The owner,proprietor or licensee of any such machine, and the owner,
proprietor or licensee of anyplace of business where any such machine is located or
operated.or any employee in charge thereof, shall each and severally be responsible for
the enforcement of this section.
• Sign required. Every licensee, owner,proprietor and person in charge of such machine
shall cause to be placed and maintained at the end of the machine and attached thereto,
facing any operator thereof, one neatly painted or printed sign easily legible ten(10)feet
away from the machine, and carrying the words: "Children Under 17 Not Allowed to
Operate This Machine."
(d)
• Type II amusement machines shall each bear a sticker,at least three inches in diameter,
which clearly and legibly says "play prohibited by minors."
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• It shall be the responsibility of the machine operator to ensure that minors(Children
under the age of seventeen (17)are prohibited from playing such machines at all times.
Failure of the machine operator to monitor and prohibit play by minors of such
designated machines shall be sufficient cause to subject the machine operator to
revocation of the certificate of authorization or business tax receipt under this article.
chance:
• Sec. 13-97.- Gambling.
No operator authorized under this article,business owner, or any other person shall permit
any type 1 amusement machine or type II amusement machine to be used for gambling orgames
of chance so as to be in violation of F.S. ch. 849.
• Sec. 13-103D. - Hours of operation in industrial-zoned properties.
Type I or type II amusement machines shall operate only between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
and 9:00 p.m. within properties that are zoned industrial. If a type I or type II amusement
machine is found to operate on the premises of a business outside of the permitted hours of
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operation, then the business shall cease operations after 9:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m.The city
shall enforce this limitation of the hours of operation through a cease and desist order issued by
the license administrator or the police chief,acting on behalf of the license administrator,
immediately after the order is posted on the premises.
• Sec. 13-103E. -Payment of certificate of authorization and per machine fee for type II
machines: payment and performance bond:criminal background check and proof of
corporate good standing for machine operator hereunder of type II amusement machines.
A machine operator of a type II amusement machine shall obtain:
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A certificate of authorization from the city as a non-exclusive franchise for one year by
submitting a payment of a nonrefundable fee of$2.500.00,
(ii)
A payment and performance bond, letter of credit,cash or other security acceptable to the
city in the amount of$10,000.00 with the city as the obligee; and
(iii)
Shall pay a fee of nonrefundable$600.00 for each of the first four type H amusement
machines at each location.
An amusement center is excused from payment of the certificate of authorization fee under
subsection (i)and payment of or proof of the $10,000.00 security deposit under subsection (ii)
above,provided that the amusement center is a member in good standing of a state or regional
arcade or amusement center association in Florida that adopts and enforces bylaws, rules,
regulations, and/or a code of ethics and standards that focus on compliance with state law and
foster good business practices and actively supervises the lawful operation of their member's
amusement centers monitoring compliance with the requirements of state law and the
association's bylaws, rules,regulations and/or code of ethics and standards and disciplining its
members by imposing corresponding penalties for violations. Amusement center operators must
provide proof of membership ingood standing, copy of the association's bylaws.rules,
regulations, and/or code of ethics, and a copy of the association's disciplinary standards,
procedures, and penalties. The amusement center must consent to the disclosure of any and all
records relating to disciplinary actions taken by the association against it for violations of the
association's bylaws,rules, regulations,and/or code of ethics and standards.
Certificates of authorization shall be issued only to corporations in good standing and registered to
do business in Florida, limited liability companies in good standing,partnerships in good
standing, limited liability partnerships in good standing or limited liability limited partnerships in
good standing or individuals. Certificates of authorization shall only be issued to a corporation or
partnership where all corporate officers and directors,or partners.as the case may be,and by all
stockholders who own, hold or control five percent or more of issued and outstanding stock in
the corporation or beneficial interest therein,or individual owners, upon a criminal background
check paid by the certificate-holder reveal that such officers,directors or stockholders of a
corporation or corporate general partner; or partners of a partnership within the last five years
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preceding the application date or renewal date for a certificate of authorization hereunder have
not committed a felony or pled guilty or no contest to a felony involving gambling, fraud, theft,
or controlled substances:or violation of any criminal law, including misdemeanors, involving the
sale,distribution or use of amusement machines or gambling machines. Each year, the machine
operator shall provide proof of the renewal or new bond, a certificate of status from the Florida
department of state, submission of a background check as described above,and payment of all
fees. In addition to the submission of a criminal background check, amusement centers must
provide a certificate of good status from the Florida department of state, a certificate of
membership in good standing from the industry association,and payment of the fee for each
machine pursuant to subsection(iii).
• Sec. 13-103F. - Additional penalty.
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In addition to penalties provided in this code, no type I or type II amusement machine shall
operate at a particular business location or site for one year from the date of the court order,
order of the city council,code enforcement board or special master that determines or
upholds that a business owner at any location,or machine operator operates,allows to be
operated or causes to be placed or operated,an amusement machine at that particular
location or site in violation of sections 13_93, 11-103A, 13-I0313 13-98, 13-99, 13-_03i )
and 13-lO31:.
In addition to penalties provided in this code, no business shall operate at a particular
business location or site for one year from the date of the court order, order of the city
council, code enforcement board or special master that determines or upholds that a
business owner of the location,or machine operator operates, allows to be operated,or
causes to be placed or operated, an amusement machine at that particular location or site in
violation of section 13-97
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Section 3 All ordinances or Code provisions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
Section 4. If any section,subsection,sentence,clause,phrase or portion of this
Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and
such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 5. CODIFICATION. This Ordinance shall be codified in the Code of Ordinances
when the code is recodified.
Section 6. EFF ACTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall upon adoption, become effective
immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of July,2015.
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Mayor
Attest to: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
anna Flores Vincent T.Brown
City Clerk The Brown Law Group
City Attorney
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Moved by: COMMISSIONER SANTIAGO
Seconded by: COMMISSIONER PINDER
Commissioner Vote: 4-0
Commissioner Kelley: YES
Commissioner Pinder: YES
Commissioner Santiago: YES
Vice Mayor Holmes: NOT PRESENT
Mayor Taylor: YES
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