COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR RESOLUTION NO. 061411

Expressing support for amending the states liquor control law to allow festival district special permits.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 061183 the City established its positions on matters that may come before the Missouri General Assembly during its 2007 Session; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to establish an additional general statement of its position on a matter that may become the subject of or be affected by proposed legislation during the 2007 Session; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the City Council of Kansas City hereby adopts the following position on a matter that may come before the Missouri General Assembly during its 2007 Session:

The City supports amending the state liquor control law to provide for festival district special permits allowing the sale of liquor by the drink for consumption within festival district common areas during festival activities by promotional associations consisting of owners of bars, nightclubs, restaurants and entertainment venues located within the festival district..

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