HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-14 12-172 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 12 172
Date: March 14, 2012
Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing Agreements for use of City Sidewalks to Include the
Consumption of Alcohol Until Midnight
Responsible Department: Legal
Commentary:
In 1991, by Council Order 91-187, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute
contracts, sidewalk licenses, so-called, with businesses in the downtown for the use of City
sidewalks for tables and seating. Historically the City has not permitted the serving or
consumption of alcohol in the area included in the sidewalk license between the City and the
business beyond 10:00 p.m. Recently there has been a request to allow the serving and
consumption of alcohol in the included in the sidewalk license, under appropriate circumstances
until midnight.
The Order, if approved will authorize the City Manager to execute sidewalk license agreements
that allow the serving and consumption of alcohol in the area included in the sidewalk license
until midnight.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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(TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Agreements for use of City Sidewalks to Include the
Consumption of Alcohol Until Midnight
WHEREAS, by Council Order 91-187 the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute
contracts, sidewalk licenses, so-called, with businesses in the downtown for the use of City
sidewalks for tables and seating; and
WHEREAS, the City has historically not permitted the serving or consumption of alcohol in the
area provided in the sidewalk license between the City and the business beyond 10:00 p.m.;
and
WHEREAS, there has been a request to allow the serving and consumption of alcohol in the
area included in the sidewalk license, under appropriate circumstances until midnight.
By the City Council of the City of Bangor.
ORDERED,
THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute agreements with
businesses in the downtown for the use of City sidewalks for tables and seating areas
that allow the serving and consumption of alcohol up to midnight in the area described
in the agreements when determined to be appropriate.
IN CITY COUNCIL
May 14, 2012
Motion Made and Seconded for Passage
Motion Doubted
Motion made to amend by substitution to limit
authorization to a one year trial period
ending October 15, 2012
Motion to amend dies for lack of second
Motion to postpone made and seconded
Motion to postpone withdrawn
Motion made to end debate
Motion to end debate died for lack of second
Vote: 5-3
Councilors Voting Yes: Baldacci, Durgin, Gallant,
Sprague, Weston
Councilors Voting No: Blanchette, Gratwick, Longo
Councilor Absent: Hawes
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