Wichita City Hall is poised to turn over control of events and alcohol in its newest park to a private operator who will likely keep all of the profits, city documents show.
The City Council is scheduled to vote on a contract to give the operators of the Wave venue in Old Town the option of closing off general access to the renovated Naftzger Park and charging admission to outdoor concerts or other events they schedule.
In addition, “Wave will have first right of refusal for coordinating alcohol service for all Naftzger Park events, including events that it does not host,” according to a city staff report recommending approval.
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