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Resolution to Allow the Sale and Service of Beer and Wine by Tenants at the Skyline Center
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LEGISLATIVE INTENT/PURPOSE:
WHEREAS, the City purchased the Skyline Center in July of 2023, and current tenants have requested to be allowed to serve alcohol in their leased space and within other leasable spaces in the building; and,
WHEREAS, Section 6-12 of Chapter 6 of the Wilmington City Code prohibits the consumption of any alcoholic beverages on any property or premises owned or occupied by the City, except as otherwise specifically permitted by the City Council; and ,
WHEREAS, in order to allow tenants to serve alcohol on the premises of the Skyline Center, a resolution allowing alcoholic beverages at this location is required; and,
WHEREAS, staff have drafted a policy, attached to this resolution, providing specific details regarding how, when, and by whom, alcohol use would be permitted at the Skyline Center.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT, the sale and service of beer or wine is allowed at the Skyline Center for business related events held by the City of Wilmington, City departments, or active tenants of the Skyline Center who have a lease of one (1) year or more.
THAT, sale or service of beer or wine is limited to Monday through Friday between the hours of 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
THAT, alcohol shall not be sold, served, or consumed by any person under the age of twenty-one (21), or to any intoxicated person.
THAT, no patron, employee, or attendee of any event shall be allowed to bring outside alcohol onto Skyline Center premises.
THAT, the sale and service of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to those defined and regulated under Chapter 18B of the North Carolina General Statutes, including malt beverages and unfortified wine, but specifically excluding liquor sales or service.
THAT, it is the tenant's responsibility and the responsibility of their agents and employees, to comply with North Carolina General Statutes, the rules and regulati...
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