Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will grant permission to the following groups to apply for temporary liquor permits authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages at their special events to be held during 2015:
Columbus Italian Club Educational Assistance Corporation, Crohn’s Colitis Foundation of America, Huntington’s Disease Society of America Northeast Ohio Chapter, Pheasants Forever Deer Creek Chapter, and VFW Post 7647 on Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Nov. 7, and Nov. 21.
These organizations wish to sell alcoholic beverages to eligible patrons on a city alley to be used for the events in the University District.
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.
Principal Parties: Columbus Italian Club Educational Assistance Corporation, Crohn’s Colitis Foundation of America, Huntington’s Disease Society of America Northeast Chapter, Pheasants Forever Deer Creek Chapter, and VFW Post 7647
Benefits to Public: Allow an alley to be the host site for charitable organizations to host events as a community fundraising endeavor with proceeds going back to the community.
Community Input/Issues: This legislation has the support of the charitable organizations that will benefit from its passage. Event coordinator will still need to secure required city permits before closing the alley.
Emergency Justification: To allow time for said agency to apply for the required permit from the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control.
Fiscal Impact:
none
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to grant consent to organizations to apply for permission to sell alcoholic beverages at the various 2015 Tiny Gate Block Parties; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the following special events liste...
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