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Analysis of Oregon’s Amusement Ride Program

Analysis of Oregon’s Amusement Ride Program. Ted Ebora – Executive Masters of Public Administration Hatfield School of Government June 15, 2013. Introduction. Rides – approximately 492 permits issued annually. Operators – approximately 70 amusement ride operators every year.

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Analysis of Oregon’s Amusement Ride Program

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  1. Analysis of Oregon’s Amusement Ride Program Ted Ebora – Executive Masters of Public AdministrationHatfield School of GovernmentJune 15, 2013

  2. Introduction • Rides – approximately 492 permits issued annually. • Operators – approximately 70 amusement ride operators every year. • Around the state – Newberg, St. Paul, Mollalla, Portland, and Sandy Festivals

  3. Wave Swinger

  4. Permit Process • Application • Fee - $25 • Permit fee = ?? • Revenue = $12,300 (year)

  5. Research • State of Oregon regulations compared to other states. • Public perception survey on the state of Oregon amusement ride program. • Recommended alternative to the current program.

  6. Why is this important? • Carnival worker killed underneath spinning ride. Sept 2012 (New York) • Ferris wheel bolt injures girl. May 2012 (Michigan) • Woman injured in fall from fair ride. November 2012 (Louisiana) • State liability • (source: Ridesafety.com)

  7. Reporting Requirements

  8. Results - Safety

  9. Results - Expectations

  10. Results – Permit stickers

  11. Proposed Changes • Expand the program. • Fiscal Impact • Eliminate the program from state oversight. • Fiscal Impact

  12. Implementing • Strategy – Proposed changes (2011 Legislative session) • Process – Legislative session

  13. Maintaining the status quo will not resolve the disconnect between the public’s perception regarding state regulation of amusement rides and the actual level of oversight provided under the Building Codes Division current program. The agency will continue to collect a fee and process paperwork that does not appear to result in significant public safety protection.

  14. Questions??

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