R24-02-05 - Alcohol Waiver for Fire Charity Event

RESOLUTION R24-02-05 
 
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL 
OF THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE 
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION TO CITY CODE §130.01 – 
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PARKS OR CITY-OWNED 
BUILDINGS 
 
 
WHEREAS, El Mirage City Code §130.01 prohibits the possession of any 
alcoholic beverage in any park or city-owned building; and 
 
WHEREAS, approved community events are held in City parks where alcoholic 
beverages are proposed to be served to event participants; and 
 
WHEREAS, the City of El Mirage has allowed temporary waivers to suspend 
City Code §130.01 to allow alcoholic beverages to be served and consumed at specific 
permitted special events located at City parks on an event-by-event basis; and 
 
WHEREAS, staff have reviewed a proposal by El Mirage Firefighter Charity 
(FFEMC) non-profit organization who are requesting a temporary waiver to suspend City Code 
§130.01 to allow alcoholic beverages to be served and consumed at the FFEMC Charity Kickball 
Tournament on or about March 24th, 2024 located at Gateway Park; 
 
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council 
of the City of El Mirage: 
 
THAT, the Mayor and Common Council temporarily suspends City Code §130.01 
to allow the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages under approved conditions 
during the FFEMC Charity Kickball Tournament to be held on or about March 24th, 2024. 
 
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of El 
Mirage, Arizona, this 21st day of February, 2024. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Alexis   A. Hermosillo, Mayor 
 
   
  ATTEST: 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
 
 
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Sharon Antes, City Clerk                                               Justin Pierce, City Attorney