(A) Sale authorized. The Village Council has deemed it advisable to allow and permit limited public sale at retail and consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain public parks within the village, namely Watkins Park, Dewey Cannon Park and Carver Park, during community-wide events.
(B) Permit for sale. Permits for sale of alcoholic beverage in Watkins Park, Dewey Cannon Park and Carver Park shall be obtained by application to the Village Council in accordance with the following procedure:
(1) A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall file an application with the Village Clerk stating:
(a) The name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
(b) The name, address and telephone number of the person, persons, corporation, association or entity sponsoring the activity or event for which the permit is desired;
(c) The day or days and hours for which the permit is desired;
(d) The park or portion thereof for which the permit is desired; and
(e) Any other information reasonably necessary to a determination as to whether a permit should be issued hereunder.
(2) A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall submit with the application:
(a) Proof satisfactory to the Village Council of public liability insurance in a minimum amount of $250,000, per occurrence which shall name the village as an additional insured under the policy;
(b) Proof satisfactory to the Village Council of compliance with the State Liquor Control Act, being Public Act 8 of 1933 (Extra Session), being M.C.L.A. §§ 436.1 et seq. as amended, and all rules and/or regulations promulgated by the State Liquor Control Commission and obtaining a permit from the State Liquor Control Commission for the requested activity; and
(c) Evidence of the applicant’s arrangements for security for the event and clean up of the park or portion thereof use after the event.
(C) Standards for issuance of permit. Standards for issuance of a permit for sale of alcoholic beverages in Watkins Park, Dewey Cannon Park and Carver Park shall include the following findings by the Village Council:
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(Ord. 132, passed 5-12-1999; Ord. 133, passed 6-9-1999; Ord. 186, passed 4-14-2010)