University of Alabama, city of Tuscaloosa reportedly come to agreement after alcohol service fees spat
The University of Alabama had a plan in place to serve alcohol at games last year. But, then, the city of Tuscaloosa added a service fee for large venues that wanted to serve alcohol, citing public safety concerns.
That led to a rare spat between the university and the city, but now it seems things have settled down.
Per a report from TuscaloosaThread.com, the university will provide funding to the city to cover some increased costs around major game days:
Under a new agreement, the University will provide specialty service funding to cover the enhanced fire and rescue, police, transportation and infrastructure services needed to provide a top-notch Gameday experience.
The University also introduced a new scholarship program that will fund scholarships for Tuscaloosa police officers and firefighters.
The two measures collectively will replace the service fee that caused so much friction earlier this year.
“We can’t express enough how much we appreciate and value the many public safety, fire and rescue, transportation, and other staff who help keep our communities safe and running smoothly,” said UA President Stuart Bell. “This agreement underscores the important roles they play and how the University values their roles.”
Whether or not this means alcohol sales will be coming to Bryant-Denny Stadium, Coleman Coliseum and other Alabama athletic venues this upcoming academic year remains to be seen, but it does appear to be trending in that direction.
I wonder if Backpedaling Fragile Nicky has anything to say about the fact that BooHoo Bama Troll Cried Troll bought the Tuscaloosa Police Dept. On the flip side, I guess if you are wallowing in a hole of self pity like the BooHoo Bama Troll Cried Troll Nation, you need a cold beer to drown your sorrows. 33-18* (should have been 12, but BribingForNattyLightsBooHooBama was gifted a mercy td by the officials)
Just stop. You’re an embarrassment.
Scooter, you got some legit personal issues you should address with counseling and medication.
With all the drinking of recreational-beverages during tailgating & after the game, I have not ever been a fan of alcohol sales during games. Let’s face it…the schools really do not need the profits.
I have a different take on that, especially when it comes to the students. If they know they can get a beer inside, they may not work so hard getting drunk before the game starts. I’ve seen guys face plant walking up to the stadium. That’s just sad.
Young folks gonna do crazy stuff. I know I did.
The almighty dollar always wins out. Let’em drink and spend money.
If this goes through, what the hell am I going to do with the seat cushion I’ve been using since 1986?