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TEMPORARY BUSINESS LICENSE Applicants wishing to obtain a Temporary Murray City Business License shall comply with the following: 1. Be at least 18 years of age. 2. Apply to the City through the Community Development Division for a temporary business license. All State requirements shall apply as with any business. 3. Pay the business licensing fees as outlined on the Fee Schedule. A temporary license shall not exceed a period of 90 days in any one location. The applicant may not apply for a similar temporary business license more than twice within 12 consecutive months from date of issue. 4. Provide the City with a Property Owner Authorization letter/agreement from the owner/landlord of the property being used stating the two parties are in agreement as to the use of such property. 5. The temporary facility shall be removed within 5 days after the expiration date of the license or after the last day of sales season, whichever occurs first. 6. Fireworks stands and Christmas tree lots are also required to: a. Pay a refundable cash deposit or letter of credit in the amount of $200.00 for each outdoor sales location. This fee will be refunded upon request once the property has been inspected. Request must be made within 30 days of expiration of license. b. Provide proof of personal and property and public liability insurance in force in the amount of $100,000.00/300,000.00 with the City as a name insured. 7. Pay any other licensing, investigation, bonds, etc as outlined in the Murray City Municipal Code. 8. Comply with all provisions of Section 5.04.135 of the Murray City Code. *Most temporary sales will need to file a site review plan with the Planning & Zoning commission showing adequate parking facilities, etc. **Due to the fact that City Zoning Ordinances do not allow sales from City streets or sidewalks, we do not issue licenses for sidewalk vending carts. ---PAGE BREAK--- BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION CHECKLIST The following must be included with your application at the time it is submitted. We cannot accept applications until all State and local requirements are met. A list of State agencies with addresses and phone are included with your application (New Business Compliance Information). Owner/Corporate Officer List (Corporations, LLC & Partnerships) Federal Tax ID/EIN # (Sole proprietors, with no employees can use their social security number in lieu of an EIN Sales Tax Account # (All businesses responsible for collection of sales & use tax. Sales tax account must list Murray address as an outlet) Utah Department of Commerce Articles of Incorporation State License if applicable, from the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - DOPL Business Responsible Form (Murray City Police Department) Industrial Discharge Questionnaire (All businesses except “office only” and mall kiosks) Bond (Murray Municipal Code 5.04.230) An applicant engaged in the following business activities, must also provide Murray City with an original bond in the amount indicated indemnifying the city against personal injury or property damage. Bond needs to show Murray City Corporation as the obligee. $ Auctioneers, Auction Houses $1000.00 $ Pawnbrokers; secondhand dealers; secondhand precious metal dealers $5,000.00 $ Security systems and equipment; alarm sales/installation $5,000.00 $ Excavation in right of way $5,000.00 minimum $ Sexually oriented business $2,000.00 $ Locksmith $1,000.00 $ Firearms Dealer, Gunsmith $2,000.00 $ Massage Establishment (not owned by massage therapist) $1,000.00 $ Moving and Storage $1,000.00 $ Cable; other home installation $1,000.00 *Surety bonds are obtained through various insurance agencies. Please check with your insurance company for additional information. Background investigation (Murray City Municipal Code 5.04.260) A background check and personal data sheet is required on each owner, officer and manager for the following list of business classifications. $ Pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers, swap meets, flea markets $ Private investigators and detectives $ Gun Shops $ Coupon book sales $ Beer/Alcohol sales (retail stores, lounges, taverns, fairgrounds, 1 day gatherings, cabarets, private clubs, restaurants) $ Sexually oriented businesses $ Coin dealers $ Massage establishments (including owner, operator, manager, managing employee or any other employee who is not, and who is not required to be, licensed by the state division of occupational and professional licensing as a massage therapist or apprentice). $ Arcades $ Establishments which restrict admittance based solely on age *Background investigations (FBI checks) can be obtained through BCI, [PHONE REDACTED], 3888 W 5400 S, West Valley City, Utah ---PAGE BREAK--- NEW BUSINESS COMPLIANCE INFORMATION NOTE: This list may not be complete, depending upon your business type, in some cases some or none may apply. Please contact the agencies listed for help in deciding which items will apply to your specific business situation. It is the responsibility of the owner/manager to seek out any other governmental agencies involved in the regulations of their business. Please keep in mind that this is a guideline only. STATE TAX INFORMATION For information related to Income Tax, State Sales Tax, Use Taxes and other applicable state taxes, contact the State Tax Commission. 210 N. 1950 Salt Lake City, Utah 84134 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Contact the IRS for information related to income, excise, self employment, tip credits and other federal taxes. Every person who pays wages to one or more employees, or is required to file federal reports, must apply for a tax number. The IRS also provides a business tax kit and tax seminar for businesses. The seminar will provide you with basic instructions and forms. Sole proprietors, with no employees, may use their social security number in lieu of an EIN number. If you have questions, please contact the IRS. FEDERAL EMPLOYER’S TAX ID NUMBER & FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION 50 S. 200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: 1-[PHONE REDACTED] All persons or partnerships doing business in Utah under an assumed business name must register with the Secretary of State. Corporations, LLC’s, etc. must file articles and name registration. (Exceptions: Federally Chartered Banks, Sovereign Nations, & Insurance Agents) REGISTRATION OF A BUSINESS NAME / CORPORATIONS Department of Commerce: Heber M. Wells Building 160 E. 300 S. Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Cost: Corp. Filing Fee $52.00 Registration of Name: $22.00 Certain occupations and professions require a professional license to conduct business. Consult with The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing for more information. A state license does not exempt the business from obtaining a local business license. STATE PROFESSIONAL LICENSING Heber M. Wells Bldg. 160 E. 300 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] FOR VEHICLE LICENSES, i.e.: DEALERS, AUTO BODY WORK, ETC. CONTACT THE UTAH STATE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT. 210 N. 1950 Salt Lake City, Utah 84134 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Salt Lake County Health Department has requirements for newly licensed and permitted establishments such as: Cosmetology, Day Cares, Massage, Tanning facilities, Hotels/Motels, Restaurants and other food and drink establishments. (Ownership changes are considered newly licensed & are required to be approved prior to beginning or continuing business). Please contact the Health Department for information. SALT LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 788 E. Wood Oak Lane, Murray Utah 84107 Phone: Food Protection: [PHONE REDACTED] (Restaurants, Bars, Food Services) All Other Departments: [PHONE REDACTED] (All Other Issues: Sanitation, Salons, Etc.) Prepackaged Consumption Items: Contact the Dept. of Agriculture: [PHONE REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- SAFETY REGULATIONS Contact the Utah Labor Commission, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Utah OSHA): Heber M. Wells Building 160 E. 300 S. 3rd Floor, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] or 1-[PHONE REDACTED] www.laborcommission.utah.gov PROPERTY TAXES Property taxes are levied on land, buildings & equipment used in a business. Please contact the Salt Lake County Treasurer for information: 2100 S. State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84190 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Unemployment insurance, both state & federal, is generally required in firms with one or more employees. For information, contact the Department of Workforce Services - DWS. 140 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84145 Phone: 1-[PHONE REDACTED] WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE Workers compensation insurance is required of all employers. This insurance may be obtained from private companies or the Worker’s Compensation Fund. For information, contact The Utah Labor Commission, Division of Industrial Accidents. Businesses without employees may be required to complete an exclusion policy or worker’s compensation waiver. For more information: Heber M. Wells Bldg. 160 East 300 South 3rd Floor, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] or 1-[PHONE REDACTED] www.laborcommission.utah.gov MINIMUM WAGE LAW Many businesses are subject to federal minimum wage, overtime and child labor law regulations. For information, contact the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division: Salt Lake City District Office Eagle Gate Plaza & Tower 60 East South Temple Street, Suite 575 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-1016 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] or 1-866-4-USWAGE (1-[PHONE REDACTED]) For businesses not under federal jurisdiction, please contact the Utah Labor Commission – Wage Claim Unit: Heber M. Wells Bldg. 160 East 300 South 3rd Floor, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] or 1-[PHONE REDACTED] www.laborcommission.utah.gov ADDITIONAL RELATED PHONE NUMBERS: Better Business Bureau [PHONE REDACTED] Bureau of Child Care Licensing [PHONE REDACTED] Division of Consumer Protection [PHONE REDACTED] Department of Motor Vehicles [PHONE REDACTED] DABC (Alcohol Licensing) [PHONE REDACTED] BCI (Background Investigations) [PHONE REDACTED] 3888 W 5400 S, West Valley City, Utah (FBI check) Insurance Division [PHONE REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- Murray City Corporation 4646 S 500 W Murray, Utah 84123 (801) 270-2420 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY ❑ N ew A ccount ❑ N ew A ddress ❑ N ew O w ner ❑ U pdate O nly Control # TEMPORARY BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION Business Name Duration of Event (90 Day Max) Start Date: End Date: DBA Name Address of Sales Event: Circle One: Inside Outside City Zip Code Mailing address (if different from above) City State Zip Code Business Phone Email: Emergency Contact Person Emergency Contact Phone Detailed Description of Sales Event: Business Owner (If additional owners, complete owner/officer sheet. If corporation owned, please list name of corporation as business owner and complete owner/officer sheet.) Name Home Address City State Zip Code _ Owner Birth Date Email Home Phone Phone (other) Drivers License No. State Base Fee: ($100.00) $ Regulatory Fees: type $ type $ Number of Employees: @ $6.00 per employee Number of Vehicles: @ $10.00 per vehicle Additional fees if applicable (type) $ **Fees are non-refundable should license not be approved Total fees due: $ I am aware that this application does not authorize conducting business until approved by Murray City Corporation and a business license has been issued. By signing below, I swear that the foregoing information is true and correct and is in accordance with Murray City Ordinances. Responsibility of changes and renewal is total responsibility of licensee. Failure to receive notices does not excuse this responsibility. License will be valid only for the Licensee, business name, address & activity as listed above. Signature Title Date Any remodeling or new construction at this business location? Yes No Federal Tax ID # Temporary/Special Event Sales Tax # State Professional License # & Type (if applicable) Location Type: Residential Commercial Ownership: Corporation LLC Partnership Sole Proprietor *Corporations, LLC & Partnerships must provide a current list of Corporate Officers, Partners, Members and Directors. ---PAGE BREAK--- MURRAY CITY BUSINESS LICENSING FEE SCHEDULE Base License Fee: All businesses, excluding home occupations, are subject to a base license fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus six dollars ($6.00) per employee and ten dollars ($10.00) for each vehicle used in conjunction with your business. Business License Regulatory Fees: The following regulatory fees are assessed in addition to all the base business license fees: Alcohol - Off Premise Beer Retailer $200.00 Day Care – Commercial $150.00 Alcohol – On Premise Restaurant, Private Club, Tavern Beer $500.00 Day Care – Home Occupation Inspection only for non-licensed or exempted $175.00 $ 50.00 Alcohol – Special Event Alcohol/Beer $100.00 Tobacco Retailer $200.00 Auto Body Repair and/or Paint $350.00 Mobile Painting $200.00 Beauty Salon, Barber Shop, Personal Care $100.00 Spa/Massage $100.00 Convalescent Home, Group Homes, Rehabilitation Facility $250.00 Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Materials Hospital $350.00 Gasoline/Propane Dispensing $200.00 Auto Towing/Wrecking $150.00 Hotel/Motel $250.00 Tattoo Parlor $250.00 Pawn Broker $200.00 Second Hand Dealer $100.00 Storage Unit Facility $150.00 Amusement Device $150.00 Sexually Oriented Business $500.00 Fireworks Indoor/Outdoor, Christmas Tree Sales $160.00 This listing may not be all inclusive. Fees for additional inspections, investigations, etc., may not be listed. ---PAGE BREAK--- OWNERS, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS INFORMATION LIST MURRAY CITY CORPORATION (BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION) Please supply us with information on all Owners, Officers and Members associated with your business or include a preprinted list from your corporation. Name: Title Home address: Apt/Suite # Birth Date: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Drivers License No. State: Name: Title Home address: Apt/Suite # Birth Date: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Drivers License No. State: Name: Title Home address: Apt/Suite # Birth Date: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Drivers License No. State: Name: Title Home address: Apt/Suite # Birth Date: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Drivers License No. State: Name: Title Home address: Apt/Suite # Birth Date: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Drivers License No. State: ---PAGE BREAK--- MURRAY CITY CORPORATION POLICE DEPARTMENT Dear Business Owner: The Murray City Police Department continually strives to work effectively with the business community in Murray City. Towards this end, I would encourage you to complete the business responsible form enclosed with this letter. The information provided on this form will enable the Police Department to contact you should there be a problem or emergency at your place of business. Valuable time will be saved in locating a responsible party to assist the police in answering questions or having someone respond. The multiple names listed will assist us in making contact should someone not be available. Your cooperation in completing this form will help us to better serve you and your customers. The Murray City Police Department is committed to working with its citizens and business leaders to make Murray City a better and safer community. Sincerely, Peter A. Fondaco Chief of Police ---PAGE BREAK--- Business Responsible Form Murray City Police Department Business Name: _ Address: Business Phone: Responsible Parties Name: Date of Birth: Title: Home Address: City/State/Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Name: Date of Birth: Title: Home Address: City/State/Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Name: Date of Birth: Title: Home Address: City/State/Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Alarm Company: Type of Alarm (i.e. motion, smoke, intrusion etc.): Is this a home based business? Yes No ---PAGE BREAK--- MURRAY CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT BUSINESS INSPECTION INFORMATION LETTER ACCORDING TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE Welcome, new business owner, to the City of Murray. To assist your start-up and help things run a little smoother, here are a few things you can do. If you are a home business doing telephone, computer or office-related work, or a kiosk, Murray City Fire does not require an inspection. All other businesses require a physical inspection of the business. If you are not sure about the requirements for your business, please contact our office for clarification. Your business location must be occupied and set up, ready to do business, prior to inspection. We cannot inspect empty buildings. *If your business is under construction or your anticipated start-up date is 10 days or more Business Licensing office and indicate the date you would like to open on your application. Please be aware that a business license cannot be issued without necessary approvals and inspections being completed. Remember! You must submit your business license application to the Business Licensing office before an inspection can be set up. Our Fire Inspectors will call you 24 to 48 hours after receiving your application to set up an inspection time. Fire Marshal’s Office For more information or questions call, Phone: Russ Groves Office, (801) 264-2775, Mobile, (801) 856-7550 George Zboril Office, (801) 264-2773, Mobile, (801) 856-2616 Phil Roberts Office, (801) 264-2776, Mobile, (801) 792-5301 Main Fire Department Office, (801) 264-2781