Subject:
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Temporary alcohol waiver for the Hero Fest for the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator granting a temporary waiver for Hero Fest for the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Pinellas County Veterans Association is hosting the Hero Fest.
• Coordinators are requesting that serving alcohol be approved at the event.
• This event will be held on May 17, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
• Event will be held in Downtown Palm Harbor at Florida Avenue from Alt 19 to Omaha Circle, Omaha Circle from alleyway to Georgia Avenue, 12th Street from alleyway to Georgia Avenue, and 11th Street from alleyway to Georgia Avenue.
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Summary:
The attached and completed temporary waiver form, allows for the sale or possession of alcohol at the upcoming event known as Hero Fest. This event will be held on May 17, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The sponsoring organization is Pinellas County Veterans Association
Background/Explanation:
This waiver process was established to allow sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages at special events of community interest and importance per Section 138-3240(d)(2). The County Administrator may temporarily waive the prohibition of the sale, dispensing, consumption, or possession of alcoholic beverages for a special event or activity in a specified area or place per Section 6-47(b)(2) of the code.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this temporary waiver is granted under Code Section 6-47 (b)(2).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kevin McAndrew, Director, Building & Development Review Services and Code Enforcement
Partners:
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Attachments:
Temporary Alcohol Waiver
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