2024-110 Ordinance Authorizing Consumption of Alcoholic Liquor in Central Park - Arts in Central Park

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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-[10 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN CENTRAL PARK -DECATUR AREA ARTS COUNCIL- -ARTS IN CENTRAL PARK 2024- WHEREAS, the Decatur Area Arts Council has planned its "Arts in Central Park 2024" event, for the following dates in Central Park, Friday, September 20, 2024 (Preview Party), Saturday, September 21, 2024 and Sunday, September 22, 2024; and, WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Decatur Area Arts Council to serve wine to its patrons age 21 and older for consumption at the preview party on Friday, September 20, 2024 and to offer alcoholic beverages for sale to its patrons 21 and older for consumption on Saturday, September 21, 2024 and Sunday, September 22, 2024; 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 days listed herein, and only on such days,between the hours listed opposite each, alcoholic beverages may be consumed in Central Park located in downtown Decatur, said days and hours being particularly described as follows: Friday, September 20, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 22, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 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 Arts Council 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 except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of Section 34(a) of Chapter 52 of the City Code remain in full force and effect.