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
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USE OF MURRAY PARK
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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,
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(3) a proper permit from the City of Little Rock which
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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.
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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
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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.