Explanation
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 2016 events: NightLight 614 Summer Outdoor Movie Series and Bike the Cbus.
Background: 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 2016:
1) The Shaun Stonerook Foundation, Music Loves Ohio, Dick & Jane Project, Columbus Diaper Coalition, and Franklinton Gardens for the NightLight 614 Summer Outdoors Movie Series, June 23, July 7, 14, 28, August 4, 18, 25;
2) Yay Bikes! for the Bike the Cbus, September 3.
These organizations wish to sell alcoholic beverages to eligible patrons on various city streets and city property to be used for the events. There were no reports or public intoxication at the Bike the Cbus last year. The NightLight 614 Summer Outdoor Movie Series is a new event.
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 Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control.
Emergency Justification: The first community event of 2016 will be held on June 23. The State of Ohio requires all events to file their application of temporary liquor permits at least 30 days in advance of an event.
Benefits to the Public: Allow streets to be the host site for charitable organizations to host events as community fundraising endeavors with proceeds going back to the community.
Community Input Issues: This legislation has the support of charitable organizations that will benefit from its passage. Event coordinators will still need to secure street closure signatures from neighborhood property owners before closing streets.
Area(s) Affected: Franklinton, King-Lincoln District
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