2026-27 Ordinance Authorizing Consumption of Alcoholic Liquor in Central Park - United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois - Music in the Park

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ORDINANCE NO. 2026- 2.--7 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN CENTRAL PARK UNITED WAY OF DECATUR AND MID-ILLINOIS MUSIC IN THE PARK WHEREAS,United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois has planned a music festival,"Music in the Park", on Saturday, September 5, 2026,and Friday October 2, 2026, in Central Park; and, WHEREAS,it is the intention of United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois to offer alcoholic beverages for sale to its patrons 21 and older for consumption on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and Friday October 2, 2026; 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 United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois 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 days listed herein, and only on such days, between the hours listed, alcoholic beverages may be consumed in Central Park located in downtown Decatur, on said days and hours being particularly described as follows: Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 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 United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois 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 these events and indemnifying the City for any and all damages and lawsuits. Section 4. That all debris shall be removed by United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois. 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.