Explanation
Background:
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 2005 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. There were no reports of violence or public intoxication at these events last year.
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.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
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To authorize and direct the Executive Director of Recreation and Parks to grant consent to various organizations to apply for permission to sell alcoholic beverages at the following 2005 events: Columbus Arts Festival; Festival Latino; Comfest; Pride Holiday; Red, White & Boom; Jazz & Rib Fest; Varsity Club Crank-up Parties; Hineygate; Thirsty Scholar's Rally In The Alley; Hot Times Community Music & Arts Festival; Columbus Motor Classic; Short North Via Colori; and Columbus Italian Festival.
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WHEREAS, the following special events will take place during 2005: Columbus Arts Festival; Festival Latino; Comfest; Pride Holiday; Red, White & Boom; Jazz & Rib Festival; Varsity Club Crank-up Parties; Hineygate; Thirsty Scholar's Rally In The Alley; Hot Times Community Music & Arts Festival; Columbus Classic Motor Show; Short North Via Colori; and Columbus Italian Festival, and
WHEREAS, following precedent, the organizers of these events wish to sell alcoholic beverages at said events; and
WHEREAS, these events take place in whole or in part on public property; 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 latter to sell alcoholic beverages during the hours specified in said permits and at specified locations during their 2005 special events:
1) Greater Columbus Arts Council for the Columbus Arts Festival, June 2-5;
2) Ohio Hispanic Coalition for Festival Latino, June 17-18;
3) Columbus Community Festival, Inc. for Comfest, June 24-26;
4) Stonewall Columbus, Inc. for Pride Holiday, June 25;
5) Red, White & Boom, Inc. for Red, White & Boom, July 1;
6) The Arsenal Group for the Jazz & Rib Festival, July 22-24;
7) Neighborhood Services, Inc., Maynard Avenue United Methodist Church, Kids N Kamp Inc., and Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus Inc. for the Varsity Club Crank-up Parties, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 15, Nov. 5, 12;
8) Give Kids the World, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central Ohio, Secret Santa, Hannah Neil Center for Children, Material Assistance Providers, Inc., Columbus Cancer Clinic, and Charity Newsies for the Hineygate, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 15, Nov. 5, 12;
9) The Stephanie Spielman Breast Cancer Fund and Columbus Jaycees for the Thirsty Scholar's Rally In The Alley, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 15, Nov. 5, 12;
10) Arts Foundation of Olde Towne for the Hot Times Community Music & Arts Festival, Sept. 9 - 11;
11) Columbus Motor Shows, Inc. for the Columbus Motor Classic, Sept. 23-25;
12) Short North Business Association for Short North Via Colori, Sept. 23-25;
13) St. John The Baptist Italian Catholic Church for the Columbus Italian Festival, Sept. 30- Oct. 2.
SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.