Report Prepared by: Francisco Mendoza-Gonzalez, Planner, Development Services
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SUBJECT: City-Owned Real Property Request #16-06 for Bob Hart Square (Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation Dinner Fundraiser)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider allowing the exclusive use of Bob Hart Square for the Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation Dinner Fundraiser (includes the sale of alcohol) on Friday, September 23, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the use of Bob Hart Square on Friday, September 23, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as requested by the Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation for a dinner fundraiser (includes the sale of alcohol); subject to the conditions outlined in the administrative staff 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, alleys, 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
The Mercy Medical Center Merced Foundation is requesting approval to use Bob Hart Square for their annual dinner fundraiser on Friday, September 23, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (includes set-up and clean-up times). This event includes live music, entertainment, food (provided by various l...
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