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 2004 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
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 2004 events: Columbus Arts Festival; Thunder Alley; Party on Pearl; Festival Latino; Comfest; Pride Holiday; Red, White & Boom; Short North Independence Day Hop; Jazz & Rib Festival; Varsity Club Block Party; Hineygate; Short North Via Colori; Hot Times Community Music & Arts Festival; and Columbus Italian Festival.
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WHEREAS, the following special events will take place during 2004: Columbus Arts Festival; Thunder Alley; Party on Pearl; Festival Latino; Comfest; Pride Holiday; Red, White & Boom; Short North Independence Day Hop; Jazz & Rib Festival; Evening of Jazz at Rhythm on the River Series; Varsity Club Crank Up Party; Hineygate; Short North Via Colori; Hot Times Community Arts & Music Festival; 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
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