Official City of
Hoboken Resolutions that are set to be read on
Wednesday, February 7th @ 6:30pm
Please click here the official documents on
Hobokennj.org
THIS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZES ZERO TOLERANCE
APPROACH FOR THE SAINT PATRICK’S PARADE
WHERE AS the residents have put
the Hoboken City Council on notice that the pre-parade
and post parade revelry has become a public nuisance.
WHERE AS, the Council, the
Hospitality Association, other commercial
establishments, Police Department, Fire Department, and
other various public safety organizations have united to
adopt a “Zero Tolerance” approach.
WHERE AS, the Association has
agreed to supply Port-O-Johns. The association will be
responsible for posting signs stating a “Zero Tolerance”
for public drinking, public urinating and disorderly
persons. As per Chapter 68-4 of the Hoboken Municipal
Code the bars, restaurants and liquor stores will not
serve or distribute alcohol before 11:00 A.M on Saturday
March 3, 2007.
WHERE AS the City Council and the Association
recognizes this day, The Saint Patrick’s Parade Day as
an honorable tribute to the Irish heritage and the
residents of Hoboken. The Council and the Association
extend their appreciation to the Cunning Family,
sponsors, the Parade Committee and the countless
volunteers who contribute their time and efforts to this
successful event.
NOW, THEREFORE be resolved, the Council request
that the Police Chief and the Fire Chief notify and put
in place the necessary public safety entities to
institute the ”Zero Tolerance” approach. The Council,
also direct all Inspectors to be on duty to curtail the
house parties. For over crowing, clearing of rooftops,
fire escapes window sills and balconies.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING §68 “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES” OF
THECITY CODE
WHEREAS, it is necessary to add
new section §68-4.A-5, to the Hoboken
Municipal Code based upon the recommendation of a St.
Patrick’s Day Hospitality
Committee;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT §68-4
section A shall be amended to include number five (5):
(5) On the day of the annual Hoboken St. Patrick’s Day
Parade,
between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED
that:
1. The above recitals are incorporated herein as though
fully set forth at length.
2. The Council of the City of Hoboken hereby authorizes
the Mayor, or his designee to execute any and all
documents and/or take any actions necessary to complete
and realize the intent and purpose of this ordinance.
3. This ordinance shall be effective according to law.
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