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Venue 1921 nears completion as council clears alcohol rules, accepts security grant and extends contractor deadline
Summary
City Council approved an ordinance permitting alcohol service at Venue 1921, accepted a grant to fund surveillance and security equipment, and approved a 33-day weather-day extension for the contractor as the multipurpose facility moves toward opening.
City Council on Oct. 23 approved rules to permit the service of alcoholic beverages at Venue 1921, accepted a grant to cover surveillance and security equipment for the new facility and voted to extend the project’s substantial-completion date after contractors cited weather delays.
The council adopted Ordinance No. 1235 on second and final reading, clearing the way for Parks and Recreation to book events with alcohol service at the multipurpose rental space. The ordinance follows a Parks and Rec presentation explaining that alcohol authorization would allow the venue to begin booking private and community events. Councilmember Cagle voted no on the ordinance; Vice Mayor Tyler, Councilmembers Ezell and Witt and Mayor Williams voted yes.
City Manager Mike…
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