Submitted By: Samantha Pintos
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Presentation By: Tye Chighizola
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Resolution 2023-20 to allow Infinite Ale Works to extend its license for beer and wine onto SW Third Street (SW First Avenue to South Magnolia Avenue) for a fundraiser sponsored by the Junior League of Ocala (“Pints for Parks”) on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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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 15, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm that will benefit City 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 extend its licensed premises to allow 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 the 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, 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 by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with changes
• Deny
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RESOLUTION 2023-20
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 THIRD STREET FROM SW FIRST AVENUE TO SOUTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE FOR A FUNDRAISER SPONSORED BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF OCALA (“PINTS FOR PARKS”) AT INFINITE ALE WORKS (304 SOUTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE) ON SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023, FROM 2 P.M. TO 6 P.M.
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 15, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. that will benefit City Recreation Programs; and
WHEREAS, the event will include Food Trucks and live entertainment on SW Third Street; and
WHEREAS, Infinite Ale Works will apply for a permit with the state to extend its licensed premises in order to have beer and wine on SW Third 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 as follows:
The Junior League of Ocala is planning a fundraiser (“Pints for Parks”) at Infinite Ale Works (304 South Magnolia Avenue) that includes a street closure (SW Third Street from SW First Avenue to South Magnolia Avenue). Infinite Ale Works will obtain a temporary extension of premises of its alcoholic beverage location permit to allow for beer and wine sales and consumption within the closed SW Third Street right-of-way on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. that will benefit City Recreation Programs.
This resolution adopted this ______ day of ______________________, 2023.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs James P. Hilty Sr.
City Clerk President, Ocala City Council
Approved as to form and legality:
By: _________________________________
William E. Sexton
City Attorney