[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Burlington as indicated
in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Parks and public places — See Ch. 230.
[Adopted 6-20-2017]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Shall have the same meaning as those terms are defined in
the General Statutes.
Nonresidential property that is owned, managed or controlled
by the Town.
A.
No person shall consume any alcoholic beverage or possess an open
alcoholic beverage container on Town property without a permit issued
by the First Selectman or his designee; provided, however, that the
consumption or possession of alcohol shall be prohibited at all times
on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, commonly known as "rails-to-trails,"
or Town property immediately adjacent thereto.
B.
The First Selectman or his designee is authorized to issue a permit
allowing for the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages
at a certain time and date on Town property (the event) in accordance
with this subsection:
(1)
The applicant for a permit shall be either a resident of the Town
or a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code whose mission or purpose is substantially related to
the Town or its residents.
(2)
The applicant shall file a written request with the Town Clerk or
the First Selectman's designee, not less than 14 calendar days
prior to the event date, and certify that the alcoholic beverages
will only be served by a licensed bartender.
(3)
The request shall state:
(a)
The name of the person, persons, or organization responsible
for the event;
(b)
A general description of the event, including the date, time,
and the activities conducted therein;
(c)
A reasonable estimate of the number of attendees;
(d)
A list of the type and amount of alcohol that will be possessed
for consumption at the event;
(e)
Proof of insurance for serving alcoholic beverages at the event;
and
(f)
Any other information required by the First Selectman or his
designee.
(4)
The request shall be accompanied by a permit fee, which will be set
by the Board of Selectmen from time to time. The fee may be waived
by the First Selectman or his designee for good cause.
(5)
The First Selectman or his designee has the discretion to either
grant or deny a request for a permit based on the following circumstances:
(a)
The event is substantially related to the Town or its residents;
(b)
The event will be inimical to public safety;
(c)
The event will unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment
of neighboring properties;
(d)
The Town's insurance agent or broker is satisfied with
the applicant's insurance coverage; or
(e)
It is reasonably likely that the event will violate any Town
ordinance, Town zoning regulation, the General Statutes, federal law,
or the Connecticut or federal constitution.
The penalty for a violation of this article shall be a fine
of $100 enforced through the State of Connecticut Centralized Infractions
Bureau by the issuance of an infraction ticket pursuant to C.G.S.
§ 51-164n.
