Title
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-69 TO MODIFY THE HOURS OF OPERATION OF THE CITY’S DESIGNATED OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: Authorization to extend the hours of operations of the DORA from noon until 9:00 p.m. daily to noon until 10:00 p.m. daily to benefit restaurants and provide patrons additional time to consume beverages.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 20-69, approving the creation of the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA); passed July 7, 2020.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff is seeking to extend the hours of the DORA by one hour at the request of the restaurants within the DORA. This Resolution will authorize the DORA to close one hour later, at 10:00 p.m. instead of 9:00 p.m. This would allow patrons that purchase drinks at 8:30 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. more time to consume them in the DORA. Extending the hours requires Council approval, notification of the City’s police department and the Ohio Department of Commerce.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes, with Council approval of this Resolution, the modified hours would be effective immediately in order to timely benefit the restaurants within the DORA.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution in order to extend the hours of operation of the DORA to benefit restaurants and allow patrons additional time to consume beverages.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Rhonda Kadish, Community Relations Manager