HomeMy Public PortalAbout051-2020 - General Oridinance - To Allow Alcohol for Weddings and Other Various EventsORDINANCE NO.51-2020
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 95.11: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
ON CITY OF RICHMOND PARK PROPERTY
WHEREAS, Chapter 95.11 of the City of Richmond Code restricts and regulates the sale and
consumption of alcoholic beverages on City of Richmond Park Property; and
WHEREAS, The Common Council of the City of Richmond, by Ordinance No. 33-2010 which was
passed on August 2, 2010, previously approved the amendment of Section 95.11 in
order that the Richmond City Code Section 95.11 expand the exceptions to include,
special event permits for the Starr Gennett Facility; and
WHEREAS, The Common Council of the City of Richmond, by Ordinance No. 31-2013 which was
passed on June 3, 2013, previously approved the amendment of Section 95.11 in order,
that the Richmond City Code, Section 95.11 again expand the exceptions to include
special event permits for the Rose Garden Reception Lawn; and
WHEREAS, Interest in expanding the exception has again recently been reviewed by the Parks
Department in order that individuals or entities who conduct special events such as
concerts, wedding receptions, or other local events at Jack Elstro Plaza, Middlefork
Reservoir, Springwood Lake, Glenn Miller Golf Course Clubhouse, and the Charles
House may serve and sell beer and wine during the special event; and
WHEREAS, The Parks Department wishes to revise the Alcoholic Beverage Policy to allow for
additional areas within the Parks Department, as to be determined on a case -by -case
basis by the Parks Department, be included as an additional exception where Alcohol
Use Permits in connection with any special events being conducted may be considered;
and
WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of the City of Richmond and its Parks Department that the
Richmond City Code Chapter 95.11 restricting and regulating the sale and consumption
of alcoholic beverages on Park property be amended to allow the sale and consumption
of beer and wine on or about any Park property upon gaining approval from the Parks
Department pursuant to the policies developed by the Board and any requirements
imposed by the state of Indiana then existing.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond that Chapter
95.11 be amended as follows:
95.11 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
No person shall bring beer, ale, or other alcoholic beverages into
any park, or consume, have in possession, sell, give away, or
handle any intoxicating or alcoholic beverages in any park, with the
exception that beer may be sold for consumption by a duly
authorized licensee of the Park Board at the Highland Lake Golf'
Club .and McBride Stadium and with the exception that beer or wine
may be sold for consumption by a licensed individual or entity
Gaterer under a State of Indiana Temporary BeeNWine. Permit, at a
special event held at the Starr Gennett facility, eF-at the Rose
Garden Reception Lawn, Jack Elstro Plaza, Middlefork
Reservoir, Glenn Miller Golf Course Clubhouse, or` —I a Charles
Hou�Tprovided that a o cohoI Use Permit is obtained and
approved by the City of Richmond Parks Department, and all
requirements imposed by the state of Indiana upon the
licensed individual or entity are met prior to the special event.
(`72 Code, 6.25) (Ord. 1853-1961; Ord. 2850-1973; Ord. 84-1994;
Ord. 33-2010; Ord. 31-2013; Ord. 51-2020) Penalty, see 10.99.
Effective Date:
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and adoption by
the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana.
Passed and adopted this day of 2020, by the Common Council of the City
of Richmond, Indiana. .
, President
(Dr. Ronald Oler)
ATTES
(Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC)
PRESENTED to the Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana, this day of ,
2020, at 9:00 a.m.
(Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC)
APPROVED by me, David M. Snow, Mayor of the City_ of Richmond, Indiana; this 2 day
of 2020, at 9�.-x�.
Mayor
'd M.
ATTES .
(Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC)