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6905RESOLUTION NO. 6,90E A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING USE OF MURRAY PARK FOR EVENTS INVOLVING THE SALE OF BEER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, in recent years the Board of Directors has passed resolutions authorizing Riverfest to seek a retail beer sales permit for activities in Murray Park; and WHEREAS, with the probable move of Riverfest to Downtown Little Rock other groups seeking to use Murray Park may desire to sponsor events in the park involving the sale of beer; and WHEREAS, the staff has recommended that the Board consider adopting a formal policy for the use of Murray Park for events involving the sale of beer; and WHEREAS, the staff has prepared a document setting forth a policy statement regarding the use of Murray Park for events involving the sale of beer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: SECTION I. The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock hereby adopt the attached Exhibit A, which is the policy statement regarding the use of Murray Park for events involving the sale of beer. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and approval. ADOPTED: December 7, 1982 ATTEST: APPROVED: qty Cle Mayor 230 USE OF MURRAY PARK FOR 231 EVENTS INVOLVING BEER SALES E.REAMBLE: Murray Park is a metropolitan -wide recreation resource allowing a variety of medium and large -scale community gatherings that meet the leisure needs of the community. It is.the City's intent to support and facilitate outdoor recreational use of this facility by groups. It is also in'the public interest to ensure the safety, health, and welfare, of the individual through the use of the minimum compliance standards of this policy guideline: These standards apply to sponsored activities involving beer sales. SECTION 1. USE OF MURRAY PARK Murray Park, a park which is a part of the Park System of.the City.of Little Rock, Arkansas, and which is located between the Arkansas River and Rebsamen Park Road and west of the Rebsamen Park Golf Course, is a City park open to the general public. Provided, persons who have.reserved the use of a pavilion take precedence over other members of the public,who have not reserved use of a pavilion: All persons are eligible to reserve pavilions. Reservations are made through the Parks and Recreation reception desk. SECTION 2. SALE OF BEER AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PARK PREMISES The sale of alcoholic beverages or any other type of intoxicating beverages on the premises of Murray Park is prohibited. Provided, however, nonprofit organizations which currently have certificates from the United States Internal Revenue Service which certify the tax - exempt status of the nonprofit organization shall be allowed to sell beer on the premises of the park, when such organization evidences it has obtained: (1) proper permits from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the State of Arkansas; (2) proper retail sales permit, if required; and, -a- (3) a proper permit from the City of Little Rock which 232 authorizes such organization to sell beer on park premises during specified hours of the date, and during a stated period of time, and a specific location within the park. Only those nonprofit organizations currently holding IRS Certification of nonprofit status are eligible to apply to. the City of Little Rock to hold events on park premises, at which on- premises sales of beer will be made. A sale of beer shall be defined to include the giving away of beer. SECTION 3.. PLAN SUBMITTAL The sponsoring organization must prepare an operations plan for review at least 30 days before the proposed activity date. The purpose of this plan is to ensure the safety, health, and welfare needs of the visitor have been adequately considered and will be provided for. Each plan must contain the sponsoring group's name, address, and a contact phone number. The group must also provide proposed dates for the activity, purpose and goal of the activity, and estimated number of participants. In addition, each plan must contain the following sub -plans that will be reviewed by various agents or offices of city government. A. Security /Crowd Control. The plan must outline arrangements proposed for security and control. This plan must be approved by the Little Rock Police Chief or his designee. The decision of the Police Chief is final. For large events, a security command center will be required to coordinate security.operations - 6,000 or greater.attendance. B. Health Plan. This plan must outline proposed arrangements for waste systems. (1) No food wastes are allowed to stand uncovered more than four (4) hours. • . -3- • (2) Sanitary wastes facilities must be 233 provided for to supplement existing systems when these are not deemed adequate. The number and placement of temporary facilities should be described on the plan, also the routine removal of wastes must be documented. (3.) During summer events, adequate provision for nonalcoholic drinks must be provided for and detailed in. the plan to allow easy access when needed to avoid dehydration. (4), If the event is:large enough (6,000 or more), a.health center may be required to allow immediate access to emergency health care equipment and personnel. C. Requirements Plan. The proposed plan must estimate needed 'support and facilities.that will be required from the City to prepare for the activity day. For example: additional power lines, traffic barricades, etc. The organizations organizing and /or putting on the event shall reimburse the City for its expenses incurred; and shall put up guarantees for such reimbursement. D. Cleanup Plan. Arrangements for cleanup must be outlined in the plan for closing day of the activity. It is the intent of this policy that the facility be returned to preactivity cleanliness within 24 hours to assure that visitors can enjoy the park. A security in the sum.of $250 cash must be deposited.with the City and will, be forfeited to the City if the cleanup is not effected in the given time. SECTION.4. CONCLUSION While the City encourages the use of Murray Park for -¢- 234 special activities, it recognizes its responsibility in safeguarding the rights of the individual visitor. These include the right to expect a clean, safe,.secure environment in visiting Murray Park during and after a special event. 'These minimum guidelines should ensure both the success of an activity and the rights of the park . patron. This plan is separate and distinct from the responsibility of the sponsor to obtain a beer permit from the ABC and to observe other state laws and regulations.