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Commissioners discuss liability and sales tax for mechanical ride at McRodeo event
Summary
A vendor sought permission to operate a mechanical ride near the McRodeo arena; commissioners and staff discussed vendor agreements, insurance, waivers and sales tax collection but made no final decision at the meeting.
Jordan asked the commission whether a third‑party operator could place a mechanical ride outside the McRodeo arena during rodeo events and said the operator would list the county as additionally insured and have riders sign waivers.
"He has his own insurance and will have... whoever's gonna ride it do their own waivers," Jordan said, and added that the operator would bring a generator and would likely be placed near county buildings rather than in the arena. Commissioners queried whether the operator should be treated as a vendor and whether a vendor agreement or contract would be required.
Carrie, a staff participant, reminded the commission of sales tax responsibilities: "My understanding is that anytime there's money made, there needs to be, sales tax." Commissioners discussed practical steps including requiring vendor agreements, ensuring operators remit sales tax, and confirming insurance additions. The chair said staff should follow up; no formal vote or permit was approved during the meeting.
The item was informational. Commissioners recommended Jordan coordinate with county staff (including Carrie) to clarify vendor paperwork, insurance endorsements, and any sales‑tax remittance obligations before the upcoming rodeo.
