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ORDINANCE NO. 2023- �() <br /> ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONSUMPTION OF <br /> ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN CENTRAL PARK <br /> -DECATUR AREA ARTS COUNCIL- <br /> -ARTS IN CENTRAL PARK 2023- <br /> WHEREAS,the Decatur Area Arts Council has planned its"Arts In Central Park 2023"event, <br /> for the following dates in Central Park,Friday, September 15,2023 (Preview Party), Saturday, <br /> September 16,2023 and Sunday, September 17,2023;and, <br /> WHEREAS,it is the intention of the Decatur Area Arts Council to serve wine to its patrons age <br /> 21 and older for consumption at the preview party on Friday, September 15,2023 and to offer alcoholic <br /> beverages for sale to its patrons 21 and older for consumption on Saturday, September 16, 2023 and <br /> Sunday, September 17,2023; and, <br /> WHEREAS, such consumption of alcoholic liquor in Central Park requires the express approval <br /> of the City Council; and, <br /> WHEREAS,the Council finds that it would be in the best interest of the Decatur Area Arts <br /> Council and of the City of Decatur that such consumption of alcoholic liquor as described be permitted <br /> for said limited time period. <br /> NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br /> DECATUR,ILLINOIS: <br /> Section 1.That on the days listed herein,and only on such days,between the hours listed opposite <br /> each,alcoholic beverages may be consumed in Central Park located in downtown Decatur, said days and <br /> hours being particularly described as follows: <br /> Friday, September 15,2023 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. <br /> Saturday, September 16,2023 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. <br /> Sunday, September 17, 2023 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. <br /> Section 2.That no alcoholic beverage may be consumed as provided herein unless such alcoholic <br /> beverage is in a plastic or paper cup. <br /> Section 3. That this ordinance is expressly conditioned and approved upon Decatur Arts Council <br /> providing to the City of Decatur an agreement which will hold the City of Decatur harmless for any and <br /> all damages incurred by persons attending this event and indemnifying the City for any and all damages <br /> and lawsuits. <br /> Section 4. That all debris shall be removed by Decatur Area Arts Council. <br /> Section 5.That except as otherwise provided herein,the provisions of Section 34(a)of Chapter <br /> 52 of the City Code remain in full force and effect. <br />