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Ordinance No. 2783-04 An Ordinance relating to go-kart track licensing regulations, Amending Sections 1 through 6 of Chapter 26 of Ordinance No. 295-74 .7 (Chapter 5.104 EMC), and adding a section. Whereas, the Everett City Council has been advised that the industry standard for go-karts horsepower has increased from four to five and one-half horsepower; and Whereas, the Everett City Council deems it appropriate to update the City regulations for go-kart tracks to reflect the current industry standard for horsepower of go-karts; and Whereas, the Everett City Council deems it appropriate to update provisions regarding operating conditions,maintenance and hours of operation of go-kart tracks; and Whereas, the Everett City Council deems it appropriate to clarify the application process for a go-kart track license under the City of Everett License Code, and to set fees, increase liability insurance amounts, and provide for penalties for violations; NOW,THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: Section 1 of Chapter 26 of Ordinance No. 295-74 (EMC 5.104.010), which reads as follows: Definitions. A. "Go-kart track" is a place used for the operation of go-karts for public use and entertainment. B. "Go-kart" is a motor propelled, four wheel vehicle of not more than four horsepower used for the purpose of driving. Be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Definitions. A. "Go-kart track" is a place used for the operation of go-karts for public use and entertainment. B. "Go-kart" is a motor propelled, four-wheel vehicle of not more than five and one-half horsepower used for the purpose of driving. Section 2: Chapter 26 of Ordinance No. 295-74 (EMC 5.104) is hereby amended by the addition of the following section: