§ 111.081 USE OF ALCOHOL GENERAL POLICIES.
   (A)   Alcoholic beverages are prohibited and shall not be permitted in or on any municipal facilities operated by the city and/or the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission, except beer, wine and alcoholic beverages may be served for special event occasions at the Phil Gainer Community Center, the Darden House and the Kump House in accordance with the city alcohol policy. Beer, wine and alcoholic beverages may only be served at the Phil Gainer Community Center, the Darden House and the Kump House, if the organization, association or a non-profit obtains a special event, festival or fair permit through the state’s Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) when done in compliance with the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) regulations and approved in writing by the Council for an event at the Darden House and the Kump House or of the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission for an event at the Phil Gainer Community Center.
   (B)   The use of alcoholic beverages is by written permission only and must be requested at the time the facility use request is submitted. The city and/or the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission reserves the right to place restrictions on the use of alcoholic beverages in accordance with state law and these guidelines. ALCOHOL USE means the presence of any beverage that contains any amount of alcohol.
   (C)   Alcohol is not allowed when an event is designated for minors such as school age award programs, birthday parties and/or receptions.
   (D)   When alcohol is served, a city and/or Commission employee or city and/or Commission representative shall be present. The Police Department shall be notified in advance of the event when alcohol is served.
   (E)   No alcoholic beverage shall be served to any person less than 21 years of age. Injuries caused to any person as a result of alcoholic beverages being served to or consumed by someone under the age of 21 while on the city’s premises, shall be the sole responsibility of the organization or individual renting the facility.
   (F)   The distribution or consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be in compliance with all applicable laws, including regulations of the ABC. Any organization using city facilities shall be solely responsible for obtaining all permits or licenses relating to the distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises.
   (G)   Alcohol may only be served by an adult 21 years of age or older. If evidence is found that alcohol is being served that was not authorized by the city and/or the Commission or to a minor, the police will be notified and the event will be terminated immediately and all fees and deposits will be forfeited.
   (H)   The city shall require the applicant to carry general liability insurance. The city shall require evidence of full liquor liability insurance in addition to general liability insurance when alcohol is available. The cost of the required liability insurance shall be borne by the applicant.
(Ord. 228, passed 12-15-2016; Ord. 289, passed 9-16-2021) Penalty, see § 111.999