Explanation
This ordinance will grant permission to various groups to apply for temporary liquor permits authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages at special events to be held during 2009 as listed in Section 1. These organizations wish to sell alcoholic beverages to eligible patrons on various public streets and property to be used for the events. The City of Columbus, acting by and through its Director of Recreation and Parks, is required to grant approval to the organizers of these events so they may obtain the required permits from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control.
The sale of alcoholic beverages at special events to be held during 2009:
1) Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed, the wellness community of Greater Columbus and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for WaterFire Columbus, May 29, June 13, July 1, August 7 and August 28;
2) German Village Society for Oktoberfest, Oct. 2-4;
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Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to grant consent to various organizations to apply for permission to sell alcoholic beverages at the following 2009 events: WaterFire Columbus and Oktoberfest.
Body
WHEREAS, the following special events will take place during 2009: WaterFire Columbus and Oktoberfest; and
WHEREAS, following precedent, the organizers of these events wish to sell alcoholic beverages at said events:
1) Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed, the wellness community of Greater Columbus and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for WaterFire Columbus, May 29, June 13, July 1, August 7 and August 28;
2) German Village Society for Oktoberfest, Oct. 2-4; and
WHEREAS, to this end, permission from the City of Columbus is required as it is the property owner involved; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized and directed to grant consent on behalf of the City of Columbus to the following organizations to apply for appropriate liquor permits to enable the non-profit groups to sell alcoholic beverages during the hours specified in said permits and at a specified locations during their 2009 special events:
1) Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed, the wellness community of Greater Columbus and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for WaterFire Columbus, May 29, June 13, July 1, August 7 and August 28;
2) German Village Society for Oktoberfest, Oct. 2-4
SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.