Form revised December 4, 2006

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Department:	Contact Person/Phone:	DOF Analyst/Phone:
Legislative	Freeman / 48178	N/A

AN ORDINANCE relating to nightclub safety; adding a new chapter to Title 10 of the Seattle Municipal Code relating to nightclub safety plans.

· Summary of the Legislation:

This legislation adds a new chapter to Title 10 of the Seattle Municipal Code, Health and Safety.  The legislation establishes a requirement that nightclubs, defined as places that serve liquor after 10:00 p.m. and have an occupancy greater than or equal to 200 patrons must prepare a Safety Plan and file that plan with the Department of Executive Administration.

· Background: (Include brief description of the purpose and context of legislation and include record of previous legislation and funding history, if applicable):

This legislation was developed by Council in response to Economic Development and Neighborhood Committee review of a nightlife regulatory license, Council Bill 115830, proposed by the Executive.

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__X__ This legislation does not have any financial implications. (Stop here and delete the remainder of this document prior to saving and printing.)