TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Cale Curtis, City Manager
DATE: May 5, 2021
Title
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF BEER, WINE, AND WINE SMOOTHIES AT CALYPSO COVE AQUATIC FACILITY AQUATIC FACILITY LOCATED AT 6200 ROYAL PALM BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND: The City commission discussed publicly an interest in having alcoholic beverage sales at Calypso Cove Aquatics Facility. City staff researched this item, found that numerous governmental agencies have acquired this license, and currently operate with this 2COP license to sell beer and wine at Municipal owned recreational facilities. We found that the City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department obtained a 2COP license to sell beer and wine at their City owned and operated Water Park, and sell with City hired staff. The City of Cape Coral has reported zero incidents, and have expressed that they will continue to renew their 2COP license for future operations.
This item was tabled from the 4/21/21 Regular City Commission meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve
FISCAL IMPACT: $5,000 new expenditures / Revenues range from $50,000 - $100,000
CONTACT PERSON: Michael A. Jones, CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation