Explanation
Background: This ordinance will grant permission to Waterfire and The Wellness Community of Greater Columbus to apply for temporary liquor permits authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages at the 2008 Waterfire events to be held on August 29, September 12 and September 19-21. These organizations wish to sell alcoholic beverages to eligible patrons on Washington Boulevard between Broad Street and Town Street that will be used for this event. The City of Columbus, acting by and through its Director of Recreation and Parks, is required to grant approval to the organizer of these events so they may obtain the required permits from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control.
Fiscal Impact:
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To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to grant consent to Waterfire and The Wellness Community of Greater Columbus to apply for permission to sell alcoholic beverages at the 2008 Waterfire events. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the 2008 Waterfire events will take place on August 29, September 12 and September 19-21 on Washington Boulevard near Genoa Park; and
WHEREAS, following precedent, the organizer of these events wishes to sell alcoholic beverages at said events; 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 he is hereby authorized and directed to grant consent on behalf of the City of Columbus to Waterfire and The Wellness Community of Greater Columbus to apply for the appropriate liquor permits to enable the non-profit groups to sell alcoholic beverages during the hours specified in said permits and at specified locations during their 2008 special events.
SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.