Report Prepared by: Kimberly D. Nutt
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SUBJECT: City-Owned Real Property Exclusive Use Request #18-01 (Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce, for Use of Bob Hart Square, to include the serving of alcohol)
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce requests the use of Bob Hart Square for their "Burgers and Brews" fundraiser event, to include the serving of alcohol, on Saturday, May 19, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Saturday, May 19, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a "Burgers and Brews" gourmet burger and local microbrewery beer sampling event (serving of alcohol); subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative report.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, with modifications; or,
3. Deny the request completely; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
5. Continue to a future City Council meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code, Section 9.12.020 - Serving or drinking liquors on street:
"It is unlawful, and a misdemeanor, subject to punishment in accordance with Chapter 1.12 of the code, for any person to serve, drink, consume, or have in his/her possession an open container containing any spirituous, vinous, malt, or any other intoxicating liquors in or upon any of the streets, sidewalks, alley, parks, parking lots, or any public place in the City, unless otherwise permitted by the Merced Municipal Code or authorized by the city council."
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce is presenting a fundraising event, "Burgers and Brews," on Saturday, May 19, 2018, and is requesting the use of Bob Hart Square from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event is planned to begin at 5:00 p.m. and will end by 8:00 p.m.
The fundraiser will be a ...
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