2020-149 Ordinance Authorizing Consumption of Alcoholic Liquor on Public Rights-of-Way 100

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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-14 9 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY 100 BLOCK OF E. PRAIRIE STREET AND MERCHANT STREET -CHRISTMAS WALK-DACVB - WHEREAS, Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has requested the closure of Merchant Street and the 100 block of East Prairie Street from Main Street to Water Street for the Decatur Christmas Walk; and, WHEREAS, it is the intention of DACVB to allow alcoholic beverages for sale to patrons for consumption at this event; and, WHEREAS, such consumption of alcoholic liquor on Merchant Street and the 100 block of East Prairie Street, from Main Street to Water Street, requires the express approval of the City Council, and the Council has received a plan for the proposed Christmas Walk. 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 on Merchant Street and the 100 block of East Prairie Street, from Main Street to Water Street, said day and hours being particularly described as follows: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 3:00 p.m. —8:00 p.m. Section 2. That no alcoholic beverage may be consumed as provided herein unless such g Y alcoholic beverage is in a plastic or paper cup. Section 3. That this ordinance is expressly conditioned and approved upon an agreement with DACVB 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. Section 4. That all debris shall be removed by DACVB 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 19th day of October, 2020.