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cents or whether they could pass along the actual fee. Ms. Swenson ~ stated that whatever the fee would be is what they are requesting to ~ be passed along. Mr. Henry indicated a public hearing would be held May 12. IV. CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR PARADE ORDINANCE Mr. Henry stated this is consideration of various administrative rules developed to implement the recently enacted parade ordinance. Certain changes have been inserted into these rules to comply with constitutional 'requirements. The City Attorney's office has requested the Pol ice Depart- ment's input and Charles McGlinchey will provide background information. Mr. McGlinchey stated that this proposal contains rules developed by the police chief for issuing parade permits. The intent is not to deny citizens the right to assemble or the right of free speech, but to balance the liabilities. He said the costs of the police and insurance are necessary elements. There are provisions within these rules for those people unable to pay for the insurance required by this permit application. Ms. Smith asked what the cost would be for a parade permit. Mr. McGlinchey responded that the only cost would be for insurance or if the event would require additional police officers. She asked if there were provisions for waiving these requirements or the fees. Mr. Glinchey responded lIyesll ~ for those who were indigent. Ms. Smith asked what the cost would be for .., additional police officers. He responded the cost is usually $15 per hour per officer. If an organization already has insurance coverage, they can generally name the City as co-insured for no additional cost. If the group or individual does not have insurance, it could cost between $300 " and $400, depending on the type of event. Ms. Miller asked if the insurance is available locally and whether it is available from more than one source. She asked what would happen if the indivi.dual or agency would be unable to get insurance. John Janzen, Risk Management, replied that insurance is very likely available, but certain types of events might be deemed IIhigher risks.1I The insurance would be available through local insurance agencies. Ms. Miller asked if the ability to obtain insurance could depend upon the political background of the applicant or purpose of the parade. Mr. Janzen responded that he did not know what criteria underwriters would use. Ms. Miller noted that there has been a court case in Illinois where the Nazi Party had been unable to obtain insurance. She recommended that perhaps a provision could be included in these rules stating what would happen if a group e 5/7/80--6