HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD2024-011 Sale of Alcoholic BeveragesSponsored by: Calhoon
Introduction Date: July 22, 2024
Public Hearing Date: August 12, 2024
Enactment Date: August 12, 2024
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2024-011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE 8.05.045 HOURS OF SALE
FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
WHEREAS, currently establishments are prohibited from selling alcohol from 2:00 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, amending the start time to 8:00 a.m. would allow establishments to be open
for televised sporting events that take place in the morning such as football games; and
WHEREAS, the earlier start time would allow establishments to cater to visitors looking
for a place to relax early in the day; and
WHEREAS, the earlier start time would allow customers to purchase alcohol from
package stores to be consumed later, on camping and fishing trips; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the population works overnight shifts and get off work in the
morning hours; and
WHEREAS, council approved of the drafting and preparation of this ordinance at the July
8, 2024, meeting; and
WHEREAS, the council has the ability to allow licensed alcohol establishments to start
serving at 8:00 a.m. based on the Alaska Statutory reference AS 04.16.010.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS, that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Title 8 is hereby amended to read as follows (new language
is in bolded italics and underlined and deleted language is stricken):
8.05.045 Hours of Sale for Alcoholic Beverages
No licensee or employee of a liquor establishment shall sell, furnish, give, or deliver any
inter ' lcoholic beverages between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and ' ^z n. 8:00 a.m.
of any day.
(Ord. 294, 1960; Ord. 619, 1989)
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days upon enactment.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2024-011
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ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA this
12th day of August 2024.
AYES:
NOES:
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Ordinance 2024-011
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 22, 2024
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Council Member Calhoon
Subject: Ordinance 2024-011: Amending Seward City Code 8.05.045 Hours Of
Sale For Alcoholic Beverages
Background and justification:
Council Member Calhoon proposed an ordinance to amend the hours of sale for alcoholic
beverages to start at 8:00 AM instead of 10:00 AM. City Council directed administration to
proceed with drafting and preparing the ordinance to be brought back for introduction.
This ordinance would allow for businesses to sell alcohol during televised sporting events such
as football games which begin earlier in Alaska. It would allow establishments to cater to visitors
who have arrived early in Seward and are looking for a place to relax. The earlier start time
would also permit customers to purchase alcohol from package stores for camping and fishing
trips that depart early in the morning. Lastly, there is a portion of the population that works
overnight shifts and get off work in the morning hours.
The City Council can allow licensed alcohol establishments to start serving at 8:00 a.m. based
on the Alaska Statutory reference AS 04.16.010.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
x
Funds are (✓):
$
$
$
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Ordinance 2024-011
x
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
$
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
x
Yes
Attorney Signature: /Alex Foote
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Enact Ordinance
Other:
N/A
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