New Ordinance a Ski Day Killer?
By: Michael C. Fehn
Updated: October 16, 2012
Ski Day is one of the Tri-State's biggest boating events. But could it
soon be dead in the water? The event's promoter hopes not, despite a
new ordinance passed by the Henderson Fiscal Court on Tuesday.
The court unanimously agreed on a new parks ordinance that could, at the very least, force Ski Day to scale back.
The ordinance requires the organizer of any large event held on private property to pay back the county for any overtime the Sheriff's Department incurs while providing extra security, which, for Ski Day, is reportedly about $5,000.
Promoter, Rick O'Daniel, says he's always cooperated with the county to keep Ski Day safe, and that extra fee is money he just doesn't have.
The court says it's willing to work with O'Daniel to see how it might help manage what's become an enormous event.
The ordinance excludes funerals, church gatherings, and other family-oriented events.
The court unanimously agreed on a new parks ordinance that could, at the very least, force Ski Day to scale back.
The ordinance requires the organizer of any large event held on private property to pay back the county for any overtime the Sheriff's Department incurs while providing extra security, which, for Ski Day, is reportedly about $5,000.
Promoter, Rick O'Daniel, says he's always cooperated with the county to keep Ski Day safe, and that extra fee is money he just doesn't have.
The court says it's willing to work with O'Daniel to see how it might help manage what's become an enormous event.
The ordinance excludes funerals, church gatherings, and other family-oriented events.
Comments
5000 DOLLARS PER DAY,,,WHERE ARE ALL THE DEPUTIES
JAY W.
October 16, 2012 at 7:15 pm
