The City has drafted a special event permit policy and fee schedule for large events at the Hobbs Industrial Air Park (HIAP) runway and tarmac, aiming to attract visitors and generate economic benefits for local hospitality, retail, and tourism businesses. Proposed fees range from a 750 per-day use fee and 300 per‑day setup fee for events up to 500 attendees, to a 1,500 per-day use fee, 300 per‑day setup fee, and 1,500 security deposit for larger events, along with 1 million to 3 million liability insurance requirements depending on whether alcohol is served. Event organizers must obtain City Manager approval and then work with Recreation and Parks & Open Spaces staff, while the City limits its role to site access and requires organizers to provide fencing, staging, sound, lighting, parking, traffic control, restrooms, and security measures. Although the June 1 discussion emphasized the policy was still in draft form, Resolution 7789 on June 15 seeks to formalize the application and fees, signaling growing demand for event infrastructure, production, and security vendors that can service HIAP and related venues as the City pursues more concerts and large-scale events, including a future amphitheater.

Organizers must carry 1M liability insurance (3M if alcohol served); City intentionally limits its r...