2023-13 Ordinance Authorizing Alcoholic Liquor in Central Park - Decatur Area Arts Council

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ORDINANCE NO. 2023- 13 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN CENTRAL PARK -DECATUR AREA ARTS COUNCIL— WHEREAS, the Decatur Area Arts Council has planned its "Decatur Craft Beer Festival" event, for Saturday, May 13, 2023; and, WHEREAS, it is the intention of Decatur Area Arts Council to offer alcoholic beverages for sale to patrons for consumption at this event; and, 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 Arts Council and of 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, alcoholic beverages may be consumed in Central Park in downtown Decatur, said day and hours being particularly described as follows: Saturday, May 13, 2023 12:00 p.m. —4:00 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 except as otherwise provided herein,the provisions of Section 34(a) of Chapter 52 of the City Code remain in full force and effect. Section 4. That this ordinance is expressly conditioned and approved upon Decatur Area Arts Council providing to the City of Decatur an agreement which will hold the City harmless for any and all damages incurred by persons attending this event and indemnifying the City for any and all damages and lawsuits.