Ord 07-2015 2/17/2015
Ordinance No. 07-2015
Ordinance waiving Section 6-4 of the Code of Ordinances to p ermit
the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages during
events sponsored by the Multi-Purpose Events Center (“MPEC”) and
held at the Memorial Auditorium
WHEREAS, the Multi-Purpose Events Center sponsors, manages and/ or caters
several musical and other entertainment events at the Memorial Auditorium; and,
WHEREAS, it is believed that such events will be more successful if alcoholic
beverages are served; and,
WHEREAS, the Multi-Purpose Events Center sponsors, manages and/or caters
events at the MPEC where alcohol is allowed to be sold and served; and,
WHEREAS, numerous community groups which organize events at the Memorial
Auditorium have requested to be allowed to serve alcohol at their events and would be
allowed to do so if said events were held at the MPEC; and,
WHEREAS, the Multi -Purpose Events Center holds a valid license from the
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to sell and serve alcoholic beverages; an d,
WHEREAS, beverages of any kind, whether alcoholic or non -alcoholic, will not
be allowed inside the seating stage area of Memorial Auditorium except in the
Orchestra Pit and backstage in the dressing rooms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 6-4 of the Code Wichita Falls Code of Ordinan ces, prohibiting the
possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the Memorial Auditorium, is
hereby waived to permit alcoholic beverag es during events sponsored, managed,
and/or catered by the Multi -Purpose Events Center (“MPEC”) and held at the Memorial
Auditorium.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of February, 2015.
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M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk