ORDINANCE NUMBER 24-11212
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CONSMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR WITHIN THE SPECIAL EVENT BOUNDARIES
WHEREAS, The Local Food Works Foundation (the “Applicant”) has made application for a Special Event Permit to host a community gathering, the “Feast on the Fe,” from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on September 14, 2024 (the “Special Event”) to be held on a closed portion of South Santa Fe Avenue identified on the attached and incorporated Exhibit A (the “Special Event Boundaries”); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant requests the consumption of alcoholic liquor on city streets and public sidewalks as part of the Special Event as governed by K.S.A. 41-719(a)(2); K.S.A. 41-1201; Salina Code Sec. 5-24; and the guidelines set forth in Resolution Number 12-6931; and
WHEREAS, Salina Code Sec. 5-16(14) provides that “Special Event” means a picnic, bazaar, festival or other similar community gathering which has been approved by the governing body; and
WHEREAS, the Special Event is to occur within an allowed area for special events involving the consumption of alcoholic liquor designated in Salina Code Sec. 5-24 and conforms with the guidelines set forth in Resolution Number 12-6931; and
WHEREAS, alcoholic liquor may be consumed at a special event held on public streets, alleys, roads, sidewalks or highways when a temporary permit has been issued pursuant to K.S.A. 41-1201, for such special event; the Applicant has applied to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the Kansas Department of Revenue for a temporary permit for the Special Event; and
WHEREAS, K.S.A. 41-1201 requires that the Special Event must be approved by ordinance of the local governing body of any city where a special event at which alcoholic liquor will be consumed is being held on city streets, alleys, roads, sidewalks, or highways; SO NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERING BODY OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS:
Section 1. Pursuant to K.S.A. 41-719(a)(2); K.S.A. 41-1201 and Salina Code Sec. 5-24, the Governing Body approves the Special Event to be held within the Special Event Boundaries, subject to the issuance of the temporary permit for the Special Event to the Applicant by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the Kansas Department of Revenue prior to the Special Event.
Section 2. Authorization is given to barricade the Special Event Boundaries. A smaller area may be selected based on the size of the event, but the Special Event Boundaries may not be expanded.
Section 3. In accordance with K.S.A. 41-719(a):
- No alcoholic liquor may be consumed inside vehicles while on public streets, alleys, roads or highways at the Special Event;
- No person shall remove any alcoholic liquor from inside the Special Event Boundaries; and
- The Special Event Boundaries shall be clearly marked by signs, a posted map or other means which reasonably identify the Special Event Boundaries.
Section 4. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance, as soon as practicable after it has been passed and signed, to be published on the City’s website as the designated official city newspaper.
Section 5. Effective date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after publication.
Passed: July 22, 2024
Bill Longbine, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nikki Goding, City Clerk