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| License | Fee | Requirements | Ordinance Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulance Service | $25.00 per year | Completed application; proof of vehicle insurance; copies of all complaints filed with or against the ambulance operation for the past 18 months; copies of any disciplinary proceedings before the Department concerning the ambulance operation; rate changes must be filed 30 days prior to the effective date and performance criteria must be maintained and submitted to the City Clerk on a monthly basis. | |
| Amusement Device | $25.00/machine per year |
Completed application | Chapter 805 |
| Auctioneer | $15.00 per day or $50.00 per year |
Completed application; $2,000 License and Permit Bond |
Chapter 806 |
| Billiards & Pool Rooms | $25.00 Annual Fee & $10.00 per table |
Completed Application |
Chapter 840 |
$25.00 Annual Fee & $15.00 per lane |
Completed Application |
Chapter 808 |
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Carnivals and Shows $50.00 for the 1st day, $25.00 for each additional day Circuses - $150.00 per day Mechanical Amusement Rides- $15.00 per day per ride |
Completed Notarized Application; $500,000 CSL Comprehensive General Liability Insurance |
Chapter 812 Chapter 816 Chapter 832 |
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$50.00 annual fee (includes 1st month fee); each succeeding month $30.00; *$10.00 per month for each additional employee (application must be submitted for each additional employee) |
Completed Notarized Application (per person/employee); $1,000 License or Permit Bond (per person/employee); Automobile Insurance (if applicable); General Liability Insurance; Food Service License (if applicable), Valid Government Issued ID |
Chapter 864 |
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$60.00/box per year |
Completed Application; Scaled drawing showing the proposed site location and dimensions; Completed notarized property owner affidavit form |
Chapter 866 |
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| Electric Skateboards/Electric Scooters | $1,000 Initial Fee $500 Renewal $250 Compliance/Inspection Fee |
Two Year License Completed Application; Valid Michigan Drivers License of applicant; Copy of logo or branding on scooters; Certificate of General Liability Insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $2,000,000; Automobile Insurance of no less than $1,000,000.00 each occurrence/aggregate; Excess Umbrella or Liability Insurance of no less than $5,000,000; Workers' Compensation Coverage; List of all Scooters/Units. Compliance/Inspection fee is to be paid in year two of the license. |
Chapter 819 |
| Going Out of Business |
$50 Original Application $50 1st Renewal $50 2nd Renewal |
Completed Application; notarized "Statement of Applicant", full, detailed and complete inventory of the goods to be sold including cost price of each item. No extensions permitted after second renewal. | Public Act 39, 1961 |
$200 Annual Fee; $10.00 per person/employee |
Completed Application; $3,000 Bond with at least two (2) sureties; Valid Government Issued ID for each person |
Chapter 836 |
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| Refuse Hauler |
$100 Annual Fee, Inspection fee of $20 per vehicle |
Competed Application; $1,000 Permit Bond; Insurance requirements: $500,000 CSL Comprehensive General Liability and $500,000 Automobile Liability |
Chapter 1064 |
| Quadricycle Company | $250.00 Annual Fee (includes inspection) License Term: February 1 - January 31 |
Completed Application; Valid Michigan Drivers License of applicant; Certificate of insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $2,000,000; Quadricycle Driver Permit Application for each driver; Documentation that each driver has completed the required quadricycle training program provided by the quadricycle owner | Chapter 817 |
| Quadricycle Driver | $25.00 Annual Fee License Term: February 1 - January 31 |
Completed Application; Valid Michigan Drivers License; Documentation of completion of quadricycle training program | Chapter 817 |
Secondhand Goods and Junk Dealers |
$200 Annual Fee; $10.00 per person/employee |
Completed Application; Valid Government Issued ID for each person |
Chapter 836 |
| Shooting Galleries, Target Areas and Gun Clubs | $25.00 Annual Fee |
Completed Application; Valid Photo ID for each owner/operator | Chapter 844 |
| Temporary Off-Site Used Car Lot |
No Fee |
Completed Application; State approval of a supplemental dealer license; property where the off-site sale will be conducted must be zoned appropriately for new or used motor vehicle sales; Scaled drawing showing the proposed site location and dimensions |
Chapter 862 |
| Theater | Annual Fee Per Theater: * $25 up to 500 seats * $40 - 501 to 1,000 seats * $50 - 1,001 seats or more |
Completed Application |
Chapter 854 |
| Tree Trimming |
$25 Annual Fee |
Completed Application; $1,000,000 CSL Comprehensive General Liability (description of operations must include tree trimming and tree removal). $500,000 Automobile Liability (insurance certificate must list schedule of automobiles). Click HERE to view a list of all businesses licensed as Tree Trimmers in the City of Battle Creek |
Chapter 860 |
| Used Car Lot |
$170 Annual Fee (Initial/Late application) $85 Annual Fee (Renewals - if received before 9/15) License Term: October 1 - September 30 |
Completed Application; Site plans, drawn to a scale of at least 1 inch to 100 feet; Copy of State of Michigan license (renewals only); Evidence of ownership of the premises or an executed lease for the licensed premises; Copy of the repair facility registration or a written service agreement with a registered repair facility; Copy of license from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for underground storage tanks on site, if applicable and evidence (map) that the drainage from the licensed premise will be contained in a detention or retention pond or directed to the municipal storm water system |
Chapter 862 |
| Vendor | $50.00 annual fee (includes 1st month fee); each succeeding month is $20.00; *$10.00 per month for each additional employee (application must be submitted for each additional employee) |
Completed Notarized Application (per person/employee); $1,000 License or Permit Bond (per person/employee); Automobile Insurance (if applicable); General Liability Insurance; Valid Government Issued ID; Food Service License (if applicable) *Additional Information for Fireworks Vendors Can Be Found Click HERE to view a list of all vendors licensed in the City of Battle Creek |
Chapter 864 |