17 - ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS

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Item No. 17 memorandum TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: John Godwin, City Manager SUBJECT: ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS DATE: March 4, 2015 BACKGROUND: Section 3.5 of Chapter 3, Alcoholic Beverages, of the Code of Ordinances provides the following: "The consumption of any alcoholic beverage on any public street, sidewalk, alley, public right -of -way, public park, sports complex, recreation center, or other public property within the corporate city limits of the City of Paris is unlawful and is prohibited. Provided, however, this section shall not apply to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Love Civic Center or the Red River Valley Fairgrounds with appropriate TABC permit or to wine tasting and wine sales at the Market Square Farmers Market, Paris, Texas by the holder of a winery permit and /or winery festival permit issued by TABC." STATUS OF ISSUE: The local VFW is hoping to host an April event at Lake Crook park that will include chuck wagon races and related activities. At a recent council meeting, Bud Mackey requested the council to amend Chapter 3 to include the park in the list of exemptions above, along with the civic center and fairgrounds. BUDGET: NA RECOMMENDATION: Take action on the request.