File #: 21-5474    Version: 2 Name: Amending City park hours and alcohol consumption
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 6/14/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/21/2021 Final action: 6/21/2021
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 10.5 of the City Code regarding park hours and alcohol possession, consumption and sale in parks and facilities.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance

Title

An ordinance amending Chapter 10.5 of the City Code regarding park hours and alcohol possession, consumption and sale in parks and facilities.

 

Body

This ordinance will amend the current City park hours to close at 10 p.m. and will prohibit the consumption of alcohol in City Parks, with the exception of beer and wine allowed at the Mesquite Golf Course and Mesquite Arts Center.  The Parks and Recreation Director will have the authority to designate the use of wine or champagne for toasting at select recreation reservation facilities.  City sponsored events or use of park facilities may be exempted from these requirements upon approval by the Parks and Recreation Director.

 

Recommended/Desired Action

Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.

 

Attachment(s)

Ordinance

 

Drafter

Elizabeth Harrell

 

Head of Department

Elizabeth Harrell