Explanation:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks to grant consent to an organization to apply for permission to sell alcoholic beverages at the following 2018 event: National Urban League Conference Welcome Reception.
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 2018:
1) Columbus Urban League, August 1, 2018
This organization wishes to serve/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:
Columbus Urban League
788 Mount Vernon Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203-1408
Stephanie Hightower, 614-267-6300
Contract Compliance Number: N/A
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: N/A
Principal Parties:
Green Roots, LLC.
788 Mount Vernon Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203-1408
Kai Landis, Welcome Reception Consultant, 614-439-8763
CCN: N/A
Emergency Justification: The day of the event is on August 1st. 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 endeav...
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