2022-35 Ordinance Authorizing Consumption of Alcoholic Liquor in Central Park - Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - Sunday Funday of Freedom

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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-3E; ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN CENTRAL PARK -DECATUR AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU- -SUNDAY FUNDAY OF FREEDOM- WHEREAS,the Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has planned its"Sunday Funday of Freedom"event,for Sunday, September 11,2022 in Central Park; and, WHEREAS,it is the intention of the Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to offer alcoholic beverages for sale to its patrons age 21 and older for consumption at the event; WHEREAS,such consumption of alcoholic liquor in Central Park requires the express approval of the City Council; and, WHEREAS,the Council finds that it would be in the best interest of the Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Decatur that such consumption of alcoholic liquor as described be permitted for said limited time period. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DECATUR,ILLINOIS: Section 1.That on the day listed herein,and only on such day,between the hours listed opposite each,alcoholic beverages may be consumed in Central Park located in downtown Decatur, said day and hours being particularly described as follows: Sunday, September 11,2022 12:00 p.m. (noon)—8:00 p.m. Section 2.That no alcoholic beverage may be consumed as provided herein unless such alcoholic beverage is in a plastic or paper cup. Section 3.That this ordinance is expressly conditioned and approved upon Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau providing to the City of Decatur an agreement which will hold the City of Decatur harmless for any and all damages incurred by persons attending this event and indemnifying the City for any and all damages and lawsuits. Section 4.That except as otherwise provided herein,the provisions of Section 34(a)of Chapter 52 of the City Code remain in full force and effect. PRESENTED,PASSED,APPROVED AND RECORDED this 15'day of August, 2022. Julie Moore Wolfe,Mayor ATTEST: M a ity Clerk