Submitted By: Michelle Main
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Presentation By: Jeff Shrum
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Resolution 2024-20 to allow Infinite Ale Works to extend its license for beer and wine onto SW Third Street (SW First Avenue to South Magnolia Ave) for a fundraiser sponsored by the Junior League of Ocala (“Pints for Parks”) on Saturday, April 20, 2024, noon to 6 p.m. (Quasi-Judicial)
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The Junior League of Ocala will hold a fundraiser (“Pints for Parks”) at Infinite Ale Works on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from noon to 6 p.m. The proceeds will benefit City of Ocala recreation programs. The event will include food trucks and live entertainment on SW Third Street. Infinite Ale Works will apply for a permit with the state to have beer and wine on SW Third Street.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Section 6-7(b) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Ocala, Florida, provides an exception to allow for possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on streets, sidewalks, and public parking facilities for special events.
Section 6-7(b) states that such special events must be recognized and approved by resolution of City Council at a public hearing.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Junior League and Infinite Ale Works are working with other City departments (Recreation and Parks, Public Works, and Engineering) concerning street closures and the Ocala Police Department concerning security during the event.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: This resolution will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with changes
• Deny
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RESOLUTION 2024-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL BY THE OCALA CITY COUNCIL FOR THE POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (BEER AND WINE) ON SW 3RD STREET FROM SW 1ST AVENUE TO SOUTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE (SEE EXHIBIT “C”) FOR A FUNDRAISER SPONSORED BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF OCALA (“PINTS FOR PARKS”) AT INFINITE ALE WORKS (304 SOUTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE) ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024 FROM 12:00 PM TO 6:00 PM.
WHEREAS, Section 6-7(b) of the Code of Ordinances, City of Ocala, Florida, provides an exception to allow for the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on streets, sidewalks, and public parking facilities for special events; and
WHEREAS, Section 6-7(b) states that such special events must be recognized and approved by resolution of City Council at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Junior League of Ocala will hold a fundraiser (“Pints for Parks”) at Infinite Ale Works on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm that will benefit City Recreation Programs; and
WHEREAS, the event will include Food Trucks and live entertainment on SW 3rd Street; and
WHEREAS, Infinite Ale Works will apply for a permit with the state to extend its license in order to have beer and wine on SW 3rd Street; and
WHEREAS, the Junior League and Infinite Ale Works are working with other City departments (Recreation, Public Works and Engineering) concerning street closures and the Ocala Police Department concerning security during the event.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, in regular session duly assembled as follows:
That the Junior League of Ocala will hold a fundraiser (“Pints for Parks”) at Infinite Ale Works (304 South Magnolia Avenue) that includes a street closure (SW 3rd Street from SW 1st Ave to South Magnolia Avenue) for beer and wine sales on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm that will benefit City Recreation Programs.
This resolution adopted this ______ day of ______________________, 2024.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs Barry Mansfield
City Clerk President, Ocala City Council
Approved as to form and legality:
By: _________________________________
William E. Sexton
City Attorney