HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 09_Film Production PermitCITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION 2024-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, ESTABLISHING
NEW FEES RELATED TO A FILM PRODUCTION PERMIT, AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE
MASTER RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Film + Music Office, through their "Film Friendly Community
Program" is working to ensure Oklahomans across the state can participate in and engage
with the opportunities that film productions bring when filming on -location; and,
WHEREAS, Securing a "Film Friendly" designation places Owasso within the Oklahoma
Film + Music Office's online directory, enhancing our visibility to filmmakers to boost local
economic activity as filmmakers stay in local hotels, shop, dine, and enjoy recreational
activities; and,
WHEREAS, the creation of a Film Permit will coordinate city personnel and resources
when filmmakers request to film in public parks or other public facilities or when filming will
have an impact upon public property and provide a comprehensive method for recording
logistical intake information, including details about the production and any city services or
approvals needed.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA, THAT:
SECTION ONE: From and after the effective date of this resolution, the City of Owasso
Comprehensive Master Rate and Fee Schedule shall be amended to include the following fees
charged by the City of Owasso for services:
General Application Fee non-refundable
Per production
$100.00
Application Fee received fewer than 96 hours
production
$250.00
before filmingPer
Road Closure Fee
Per day, Per location
$250.00
SECTION TWO: Events conducted by the City of Owasso are exempt from payment of fees.
SECTION THREE: The fees established shall become effective January 31, 2025.
ATTEST:
Juliann M. Stevens, City Clerk
APP ED AS TO RM:
Juli ombardi, City Attorney
APPR D his 1 ay of December, 2024.
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