Section 7-14-1, Helena City Code, prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the City’s rights-of-way, including public ways, streets, alleys, parks and other places owned by the City unless a permit has been issued by the City Manager.
Section 5-1-1 Helena City Code prohibits the possession of open containers of intoxicating beverages on the streets, alleys, parks or on any other public premises in the City. However, this prohibition does not apply to those that have a permit granted pursuant to Section 7-14-1, Helena City Code.
The permit holder must indemnify and defend the City and provide proof of liability insurance which includes alcohol liability insurance.
The Commission amended the proposed resolution at the June 7, 2021 regular commission meeting and table the amended resolution until June 21, 2021 pending potential solutions to allow a special event on City rights-of-way. The amended resolution is now before the Commission.
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