Number
050078
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. DUDZIK
Title
An ordinance relating to consumption of alcohol beverages upon public parking structures and surface lots.
Sections
106-2.1-1.5-c rn
106-2.1-1.5-c cr
106-2.1-1.5-d cr
Analysis
Under current code provisions, it is unlawful for any person to consume any alcohol beverages or possess any alcohol bottle or receptacle if the bottle or receptacle has been opened, the seal has been broken, or the contents of the bottle or receptacle have been partially removed while upon any public parking structure or public parking surface lot within the limits of the city. Exemptions from this prohibition have been provided for Miller Park parking surface lots during sporting events and concerts and for temporary extension of a class "B" tavern licensed premises granted by the common council. The common council may also provide a waiver by resolution for special events. This ordinance creates additional exemptions for Class “B” special license activities and for special events conducted by churches, charities and other nonprofit holders of Class “B” tavern licenses and Class “B” fermented malt beverage licenses.
Body
Whereas, The common council finds that, in promoting the good order, health, welfare and safety of the city, it is appropriate to prohibit the consumption of alcohol beverages in public parking structures and public surface lots; and
Whereas, Churches, charitable and educational associations and other nonprofit organizations and corporations in this city hold periodic events including picnics, fairs, parties and other festive gatherings, in whole or in part for the purpose of raising funds or otherwise promoting their charitable and nonprofit purposes; and
Whereas, Such events include fish fries and other regular activities conducted by churches and nonprofit holders of a Class “B” tavern license or a Class “B” fermented malt beverage license; and
Whereas, It has been the practice f...
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