Explanation
This ordinance will grant permission to the following groups to apply for a temporary liquor permit 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 city property to be used for the events. There were no reports of public intoxication at Waterfire Columbus last year. This is the first year for the Urban Scrawl Arts Festival to sell alcoholic beverages.
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) Franklinton Board of Trade for Urban Scrawl Arts Festival, August 29;
2) Waterfire Columbus, Sept. 4;
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
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: Urban Scrawl Arts Festival and Waterfire Columbus.
Body
WHEREAS, the following special events will take place during 2009: Urban Scrawl Arts Festival and Waterfire Columbus; and
WHEREAS, following precedent, the organizers of these events wish to sell alcoholic beverages at said events:
1) Franklinton Board of Trade for Urban Scrawl Arts Festival, August 29;
2) Waterfire Columbus, Sept. 4; and
WHEREAS, to this end, permission from the City of Columbus is required as it is the property owner involved; and
WHEREAS, that this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest date allowed by law; 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 h...
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