2022-43 Ordinance Authorizing Consumption of Alcoholic Liquor on Public Rights-of-Way 100 Block of Merchant Street & 100 Block of East Prairie Street Downtown Decatur Christmas Walk

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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-� ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY 100 BLOCK OF MERCHANT STREET & 100 BLOCK OF EAST PRAIRIE STREET DOWNTOWN DECATUR CHRISTMAS WALK WHEREAS, Decatur Area Arts Council has requested the closure of the 100 Block of Merchant Street and the 100 Block of East Prairie Street for the Downtown Decatur Christmas Walk; and, WHEREAS, it is the intention of downtown participating merchants to offer alcoholic beverages for sale to patrons for consumption only within the street closure area; and, WHEREAS, such consumption of alcoholic liquor at the Downtown Decatur Christmas Walk requires the express approval of the City Council. 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 said day, alcoholic beverages may be consumed at the Downtown Decatur Christmas Walk, said day and hours being particularly described as follows: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Section 2. That no alcoholic beverage may be consumed as provided herein unless such alcoholic beverage is in a non-breakable container. Section 3. That establishments licensed for the sale of alcoholic liquor within the street closure area may allow patrons to remove purchased alcoholic liquor from those establishments if in non-breakable containers. Section 4. That this ordinance is expressly conditioned and approved upon the Decatur Area Arts Council 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 5. That all debris shall be removed by Decatur Area Arts Council. prior to reopening public rights-of-way. Section 6. 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.