§ 2-113. Powers.

The Tupelo Coliseum Commission shall have jurisdiction and authority over all matters relating to the establishment, promotion, development, construction, renovation, maintenance, and operation of a multi-purpose coliseum in the city. Specifically, the Tupelo Coliseum Commission is empowered:

(1)

To own, lease or contract for any equipment useful and necessary in the operation of the coliseum;

(2)

To receive and expend revenue from and for events and from any other sources according to law;

(3)

To adopt uniform rules and regulations regarding the granting of franchises, licenses or leases for the use, operation and maintenance of the coliseum, subject to state and federal laws;

(4)

To hire and terminate such employees as is necessary for the efficient operation of the coliseum;

(5)

To execute contracts and other instruments on behalf of the city, within the limitations of the approved budget and the rules and regulations for performing artists, exhibitions, shows, athletic events and other demonstrations of entertainment, educational or cultural value or of general public interest;

(6)

To prepare and sell food, beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), programs, merchandise, souvenirs and other wares and services;

(7)

To advise and perform liaison functions with the architects, engineers, and contractors for all construction, renovation and operations related to the coliseum;

(8)

To apply for and obtain licenses, permits or other certificates of authorization from governmental entities or agencies thereof for the use, operation and maintenance of the coliseum;

(9)

To promote, attract, and contract for events, shows, conventions, and performances to derive revenue for the coliseum commission or to promote the economic, educational or cultural interests of the city;

(10)

To purchase goods, commodities and services pursuant to public law and under the supervision of the city clerk or the chief financial officer of the city;

(11)

To establish, enact and enforce rules, regulations and standards for public safety, coliseum operations and the preservation of good order and peace of the public;

(12)

To prevent injury to, destruction of, or interference with public or private property;

(13)

To protect property, health and lives and to enforce the general welfare of the coliseum commission by restricting the movements of citizens or any group thereof on the property of the coliseum commission when there is imminent danger to the public safety;

(14)

To regulate the entrances to property and buildings of the coliseum and the ingress and egress to and from the same;

(15)

To establish fire limits and to regulate, restrain or prohibit construction failing to meet standards established by the coliseum commission and enforce the rules and regulations of the coliseum commission, as well as the laws of the state;

(16)

To purchase general liability insurance, including errors and omissions insurance for the coliseum commission, its officials and employees; and

(17)

To have and exercise all powers necessary and convenient to effect the efficient operation of a multipurpose coliseum.

(Ord. of 12-4-90, § 8; Ord. of 3-19-2013, § 1)