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13.B.ii.

City Council Meeting - FINAL

Meeting Date:: 02/04/2014
From:: Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk

Information

TITLE:

Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: William Ahern, "Canyon Diablo Spirits", 506 N. Grant Street, Suite C, Series 01 (in-state producer), New License.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Hold the Public Hearing

The City Council has the option to:
1) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval;
2) Forward the application to the State with no recommendation; or
3) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors.

Policy Decision or Reason for Action:

William Ahern is the agent for a new Series 01 (in-state producer) liquor license for Canyon Diablo Spirits.

Financial Impact:

There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State.

Connection to Council Goal:

Effective governance (Regulatory action)

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

Not applicable.

Options and Alternatives:

1) Table the item if additional information or time is needed.
2) Make no recommendation.
3) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval.
4) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial, stating the reasons for such recommendation.

Background/History:

An application for a new Series 01 (in-state producer) liquor license was received from William Ahern for Canyon Diablo Spirits.

A background investigation performed by Sgt. Matt Wright of the Flagstaff Police Department resulted in a recommendation for approval.

A background investigation performed by Roger Eastman, Comprehensive Planning and Code Administrator resulted in no active code violations being reported.

Sales tax and licensing information was reviewed by Ranbir Cheema, Tax, Licensing & Revenue Manager, who stated that the business is in compliance with the tax and licensing requirements of the City.

Key Considerations:

Because the application is for a new license, consideration may be given to both the location and the applicant's personal qualifications.

A Series 01 license allows the holder to produce or manufacture all types of spirituous liquor and sell the product to a licensed wholesaler.

The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is February 8, 2014.

The applicant is required to provide the distance between the applicant’s business and the nearest church or school for government; and the State does not require a geological map or list of licenses in the vicinity for any license series.

Expanded Financial Considerations:

This business will contribute to the tax base of the community.

Community Benefits and Considerations:

The application was properly posted on January 3, 2014.

No written protests have been received to date.

Community Involvement:

Inform

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