Report Prepared by: Jessie Lee, Development Services Tech II, Planning Division/Development Services
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SUBJECT: Approval of City-Owned Real Property Use Request #24-19 by Man Up Opportunity Foundation for the Use of Bob Hart Square Park to Host Their Annual Fundraising Event, "Burgers and Brews" Which Includes the Serving of Alcohol, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request by Man Up Opportunity Foundation to allow the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for their "Burgers and Brews" fundraiser event, to include the serving of alcohol.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square Park on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a "Burgers and Brews" gourmet burger and local microbrewery beer sampling event, allowing the serving of alcohol; subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative report; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to ensure compliance with the approved conditions.
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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 aut...
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