2023-32 Ordinance Authorizing Consumption of Alcoholic Liquor on Public Rights-of-Way 2200 Block East Hickory Street Between North 22nd Street and North 23rd Street Decatur Lodge #401 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks

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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-1-- ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY 2200 BLOCK EAST HICKORY STREET BETWEEN NORTH 22nd STREET AND NORTH 23rd STREET DECATUR LODGE#401 OF THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF THE ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BIKE NIGHT-JUNE 15.2023 WHEREAS,Decatur Lodge#401 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the United States of America has requested the closure of the 2200 Block of East Hickory Street between North 22'Street and North 23"Street for Decatur Lodge#401 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the United States of America Bike Night on June 15,2023; and, WHEREAS,it is the intention of Decatur Lode#401 of the Benevolent t and Protective Order of the Elks of the United States of America to offer alcoholic beverages for sale toconsum atrons for tion p p at this event;and, WHEREAS, such consumption of alcoholic liquor in the 2200 Block of East Hickory Street between North 22n1 Street and North 23'Street 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 in the 2200 Block of East Hickory Street between North 22nd Street and North 23rd Street,said day and hours being particularly described as follows: Thursday,June 15,2023 6:00 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 plastic or paper cup. Section 3.That this ordinance is expressly conditioned and approved upon Decatur Lodge#401 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the United States of America 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 all debris shall be removed by Decatur Lodge#401 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the United States of America prior to reopening public rights-of-way. Section 5.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 5`i'day of June,2023. Julie Moore Wolfe,Mayor TT ST\ °�' 0 City Clerk