Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 (Alcoholic Beverages) of the Code of Ordinances, by Deleting in Entirety Sections 14-20 (On Streets), 14-21 (On Public Places), and 14-23 (Consumption, possession for consumption permitted during extended hours); and Replacing Said Sections with New Sections 14-20 (Unlawful in City-Owned Buildings, City-Owned Structured Parking Garages, City-Owned Parks, and City-Owned Park Facilities), 14-21 (Lawful in Public Places), and 14-23 (Hours of Consumption)
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: June 2, 2020
DEPARTMENT: MPAC / Main Street & Community Events
CONTACT: Amy Rosenthal, Director
McKinney Main Street and McKinney Performing Arts Center
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Approve ordinance modifications
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The Texas Legislature has modified the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code regarding possession of an open container or the public consumption of alcoholic beverages.
* Proposed ordinance modifications permit possession of an open container and public consumption of alcoholic beverages.
* Restrictions still exist for City facilities, parks and parking garages - with exception of MPAC, Stars Center, Airport and Recreation Centers. Previously established consumption policies for these facilities still apply; alcohol may be consumed or sold in these facilities with proper licensing.
* Modified exemptions apply to Mitchell Park and Central Park. These parks within the Historic Downtown McKinney Cultural District are limited to beer and wine consumption only.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* In response to COVID-19, the Texas Governor has issued certain orders to encourage restaurant patrons to obtain 'to-go' alcoholic beverages.
* Similar districts throughout the state see economic and tourism benefit from open container policies. Open container and responsible public consumption help enhance consumer experience...
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