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: Wolf’s Ridge Brewing 3-Year Anniversary Party.
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) Mid-Ohio Foodbank for the Wolf’s Ridge Brewing 3-Year Anniversary Party, September 17.
This organization wishes to sell alcoholic beverages to eligible patrons on city streets and city property to be used for the event. This is the first year for closing a public street to hold the event.
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: Wolf’s Ridge Brewing
Vendor Name: Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Vendor Address: 3960 Brookham Drive, Grove City, OH 43123
Vendor Contact Name and Phone: Stephanie Warner, 614-317-9415
Contract Compliance Number: N/A
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: N/A
Emergency Justification: The day of the event is on September 17. 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 benefi...
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