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Home My WebLink About19-790RESOLUTION NO. 19-%9O A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON SUPPORTING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW TO-GO RETAIL SALES AT TEXAS BREWERIES, OF ALE AND BEER PRODUCED ON THE BREWER'S OR MANUFACTURER'S PREMISES, 1N THE 86tn TEXAS LEGISLATURE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, craft beer breweries are a growing market segment in Texas with more than 200 breweries operating or under development in the state as of 2018; and WHEREAS, craft beer breweries are shown to contribute to tourism and economic growth in commercial districts where they are located; and WHEREAS, the Texas Alcoholic Beverages Code currently does not allow breweries with only a brewer's permit or manufacturer license, to sell to-go ale and beer, produced on the brewer or manufacturer's premises, directly to customers; and WHEREAS, the Texas Alcoholic Beverages Code currently allows wineries and distilleries with applicable permits to sell to-go products directly to customers for off-site consumption; and WHEREAS, the ability to sell to-go ale and beer, produced on the brewer's or manufacturer's premises, directly to customers, would create a significant revenue stream for small independent breweries, helping the breweries to be more financially viable and increasing their economic impact on communities in which they operate; and WHEREAS, there are multiple breweries operating within the City of Denton city limits that positively contribute to the local economy; and WHEREAS, the Denton City Council finds that supporting such a change to the Texas Alcoholic Beverages Code regarding brewer's permits and manufacturer's licenses, is in the best interest of the City and its citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby adopts and incorporates the above referenced findings in this resolution. SECTION 2. The City of Denton supports Texas state legislation that would allow to-go retail sales of ale �and beer, produced on a brewer's or manufacturer's premises, by breweries with brewer's permits or manufacturer's licenses. SECTION 3. The Mayor, the City Manager, and/or the City Manager's designee are hereby authorized to communicate the City's support related bills to members of the Texas legislature, in general, and/or to the appropriate legislative committees, committee members, and other persons or groups. SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its date of passage. °N"i�� dr�caC:ic�� :� ��r°�av�, t��i:� �w��c,��tic�� ;�de bY __ � .�.�.�'��.�``.�,�,��.�'°��-- and secon�c�� l�y� ��'� �" ��" �y�'�?�p�� _, the resolution was passed and approved by _ �' the folln�riN� v�:a�c� °� � � �" ��: Mayor, Chris Watts: Gerard Hudspeth, District 1 Keely G. Briggs, District 2: Don Duff, District 3: John Ryan, District 4: Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6: Aye Nay ��°°� � �...m � �,, �`� Abstain Absent PASSED AND APPROVED this the ��°� „� day of ____,��"�� ,____ „ 2019. . ....�.. .. � ��Mdp��L �� z �e„� �� ATTEST: ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY BY; � � � . � W"��F �,�� ,.�*:.:..� �.�v::�� APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY .� � � � ,� �,;" �" �'°�� .' �� ^ ��;�� .�° 2 BY: �' � � �� .� . ..... �...... - --� --- ....... ........ C, :� �� ` Page 2 �� ' A d � �� CHRIS WA a'°�"��,� � �'.µ�''OR�,;, ._— ------