2016-1668 Ordinance for Parks and Rec udpatesCITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER, MILAM, PALMER, ROBERTS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 2-4-5, REGARDING
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETINGS; AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY
CODE SECTION 13-2-6(C)(1)(e), REGARDING REVIEW OF PARKS ALCOHOL PERMITS;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, at its meeting on December 9, 2016, the Meridian Parks and Recreation
Commission determined that it would be efficacious to convene earlier in the day, and decided to
recommend a regular: meeting time of 5:30 p.m.;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the recommendation of the Meridian Parks and Recreation
Department and Meridian Police Department staff, the City Council of the City of Meridian finds that
it is in the best interest of the City of Meridian to modify the process for applying for parks alcohol
permits, to make it more expedient for staff and for the public;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian finds that these measures would
facilitate the efficient administration of City business;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That Meridian City Code section 2-4-5 shall be amended as follows:
The parks and recreation commission shall convene regular meetings at Meridian city hall, 33 East
Broadway, Meridian, Idaho, each month at six e'eleek ( 98) five thirty (5:301P.M. on the second
Wednesday of each month unless, at the first meeting of each calendar year, the commission shall
establish a meeting schedule for the calendar year in which event the published schedule shall apply.
The commission shall allow and promote public participation in the meetings of the commission.
Additional meetings of the commission may be scheduled by the commission as necessary to carry out
the business of the commission.
Section 2. That Meridian City Code section 13-2-6(C)(1)(e) shall be amended as follows:
e. Park Alcohol Permit.
1. Application for a Park Alcohol Permit shall be made to the Department, and shall include the
following:
(a) A completed application form provided by the Department, which form shall include
applicant's name, physical address, phone number, date of birth, and driver's license
number; a description of the location at which alcohol will be served, consumed, or
possessed; and the time of day, length of time, and date the alcohol is to be served,
consumed, or possessed.
(b) Permit fee as established by fee schedule.
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2. Within twenty one (2 1) calendar days of receipt of a complete application for a Park Alcohol
Permit, the Director or designee shall either issue Park Alcohol Permit to the applicant or deny
the application. Where an application is denied, the Department shall notify the applicant of
such denial in writing, which shall include notice of the right to appeal such decision as set
forth in this chapter.
Section 3. That all ordinances, resolutions, orders, or parts thereof or in conflict with this
ordinance are hereby voided.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho this I Z d of January, 2016.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho this lt_� day of January, 2016.
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