ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Corporation Counsel with a Request to Approve the SITE APPLICATION for a CLASS H (Temporary Outdoor) Liquor License from the Peoria Lodge #20 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Peoria Elks Fundraising Event to be held at 800-814 MAIN ST (District 1) on FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015.
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BACKGROUND: The Peoria Lodge #20 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has applied for a temporary outdoor liquor license that will allow for the sale and consumption of alcohol at an outdoor fundraiser “Slide Peoria” Festival. The fundraiser will be held in a fenced area at 800-814 Main Street between the hours of 5pm until 11pm on Friday, July 17, 2015. Security will be provided by Peoria Police and Vital Security. All proceeds will benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Peoria Elks. The Peoria Police Department has recommended that this license be granted.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: There were no concerns expressed.
IMPACT IF APPROVED: Alcoholic beverages can be sold and consumed at this fundraiser.
IMPACT IF DENIED: There would be no alcoholic beverages at this fundraiser.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: N/A
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2014 - 2029 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Vibrant Downtown: Riverfront/ Central Business District/ Warehouse District
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Not applicable.
DEPARTMENT: Legal