O-2010-3223 amendChapter 6 and 50/regarding regulation of city parks

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"Sec. 6-3. Consumption or possession with intent to consume alcoholic beverages on city property. (1) Prohibited. A person commits an offense if he consumes or possesses with intent to consume an alcoholic beverage in or on any real property owned by or leased by or to the city or the La Porte Independent School District. (2) Permits for certain noncommercial events. The Director of Parks and Recreation may issue special permits for noncommercial events (such as wedding receptions, private parties and similar gatherings, but not including athletic events), for a daily fee in an amount established by the city and listed in appendix A of this Code, permitting consumption of alcoholic beverages in or on any real property owned by or leased by or to the city. (3) Rules, Regulations, & Security Requirements for Special Events with Alcohol Permits, at Recreation Centers & Outdoor Facilities. (a) Alcohol Permits will not be issued at City of La Porte Recreation Centers, with the exception of Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center, unless authorized by the Director of Parks & Recreation or the Department Operations Manager. (b) Alcohol Permits will be issued at City of La Porte outdoor venues upon approval of a Special Use Event Permit or Co -Sponsorship Event Permit, also issued by the Director of Parks & Recreation or the Department Operations Manager. Exception will be made for the Lomax Rodeo Arena, provided a standard Rental/Lease agreement is completed satisfactorily by the Lessee. (c) Alcohol is permitted to be consumed at City of La Porte owned or leased property by Permit only. Alcoholic beverages of any kind CANNOT be sold by Lessee or guests. A City of La Porte Alcohol Permit must be purchased at the Parks & Recreation office for $25 and posted at the event. If the permit is not posted, Security Officers will not allow any consumption of alcohol, and all alcohol will need to be removed from the premises. The person whose signature is on the permit must be on site the entire time alcohol is being consumed. All laws, Ordinances, rules and regulations regarding possession & consumption of alcoholic beverages, shall be strictly complied with. Alcohol consumption will be confined to the congregate/kitchen areas only, for buildings, and fenced or enclosed areas for outdoor events, as specified in the Permit. No alcoholic beverages will be permitted to be carried out of that designated area, nor can it be consumed in the parking lot(s). (d) The duties of Security Officer includes counting the number of guests at the front door to meet fire code and department regulations, monitoring the ballroom and parking Page 2 of 13