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Council introduces ordinance to pilot downtown 'entertainment zone' allowing on-street beverage consumption during events
Summary
Council introduced code amendments to permit a pilot downtown entertainment zone for select special events, with the Downtown Business Association managing wristbands, branded cups and private security; council members asked for detailed public-safety plans and cost allocations before activation.
The City Council introduced an ordinance April 13 to create a downtown entertainment zone that would allow participating, licensed businesses to sell alcoholic beverages in branded, non-glass containers for consumption within a defined zone during approved special events.
Luis Gonzalez, economic development project manager, framed the pilot as a limited activation under state law (SB 969)…
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