Explanation:
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to grant consent to an organization to apply for permission to sell alcoholic beverages at the following 2016 event: March of Dimes Night Moves 5K & 5-Mile Race.
Background: This ordinance will grant permission to the following group to apply for a temporary liquor permit authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages at a special event to be held during 2016:
1) March of Dimes for the March of Dimes Night Moves 5K & 5-Mile Race, September 16.
This organization wishes to sell alcoholic beverages to eligible patrons on city streets and city property to be used for the event. There were no reports or public intoxication at the March of Dimes Night Moves 5K & 5-Mile Race last year.
The City of Columbus, acting by and through its Director of Recreation and Parks, is required to grant approval to the organizer of this event so they may obtain the required permits from the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control.
Principal Parties:
Katie Christian
March of Dimes
2831 East Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43209
Katie Christian, 614-392-6042
Contract Compliance Number: N/A
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: N/A
Emergency Justification: 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 the charitable organization that will benefit from its passage. Event coordinator will still need to secur...
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