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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: Introduced for Passage First Reading Referral Department Head Page _ of _ City Manager Finance Director City Solicitor 12 172 May 14, 2012 Assigned to Councilor Sprague � � D BAMCO,y CITY OF BANGOR 4iED,f (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 Passe Z a CITY C jolioun00 03 pauBissb