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Temporary alcohol waiver for Hero Fest for the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Community Event.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator granting a temporary waiver for Hero Fest for the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Pinellas County Veterans Association and Palm Harbor Merchants Association
• Coordinators are requesting that serving alcohol be approved at the event.
• Event starts Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 10:00PM
• Event will be held in Downtown Palm Harbor:
Florida Avenue: From Alt 19 to 12th Street
11th Street: From Michigan Avenue to the 11th Street alleyway
12th Street: From Michigan Avenue to the 12th Street alleyway
• Special Event Permit RUP-26-00037 related to this waiver will be required provided all conditions are met.
• This waiver has no fiscal impact on Pinellas County.
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Strategic Priorities:
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.2 Enhance community safety
Prosperity and Opportunity
3.5 Foster business growth
Smart Service Delivery
4.2 Achieve and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
Summary:
The attached and completed temporary alcohol waiver form allows for the sale or possession of alcohol at the upcoming event known as Hero Fest. Event is to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The sponsoring organization is Pinellas County Veterans Association and Palm Harbor Merchants Association.
Background/Explanation:
This waiver allows the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages at a special event held in the Downtown Palm Harbor Form-Based Code District, provided street closure approval is subsequently granted through the right-of-way permit process per Section 138-3240(d). 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:
Kelli Hammer-Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Temporary Alcohol Waiver
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