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000.009: Authorizing the Sale, Distribution and Consumption of Liquor within Appropriate Park Venues

Policy No.: 000.009
Resolution No.: RR47-12
Date Approved: 04/23/2012
Supersedes the following Resolutions & Policies: 106-80, 109-87, 34-90, 113-90, 154-93, Use of Alcoholic Beverages in Park Facilities

 

Policy

(Approved by the Board of Park Commissioners.)

Purpose:

Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) provides access to public parks and facilities and encourages the citizens of Tacoma to use the parks and facilities. MPT makes some of these parks and facilities available for private and public use and rentals. MPT recognizes that users may request MPT’s approval to distribute and/or consume liquor during these rentals and MPT has adopted guidelines to help ensure public safety during those events.

Policy Requirements:

Section I.

The Board of Park Commissioners authorizes the sale, distribution and consumption of liquor in limited facilities and parks owned or operated by MPT in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations and as provided in this policy.

Section II.

Liquor may be permitted to be sold, distributed and consumed at parks and facilities classified as follows: 1) Multi-Purpose & Community Centers; 2) Attractions & Specialty Facilities; and 3) Signature, Urban & Regional Parks. Specific locations within these classifications shall be designated by the Executive Director.

Section III.

MPT may collect fees associated with issuing liquor permits for the sale, distribution and consumption of liquor at public and private functions but then only in accordance with MPT policies and all applicable laws; and shall establish procedures that outline the methodology for fee calculation and collection; and will ensure that the fees collected cover MPT’s administrative and cross-agency coordinating costs.

Section IV.

The retail sale of liquor shall only be permitted at Attractions and Signature Facilities, provided that all liquor is served in accordance with MPT policies and in accordance with all applicable laws.

Section V.

The Executive Director may adopt such administrative procedures, rules and regulations as he or she deems necessary for the proper administration of this policy.