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Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Danny Thomas, “Porky's Pub", 2285 E. Butler Ave., Series 06 (bar- all spirituous liquor), Person and Location Transfer.
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| RECOMMENDED ACTION: |
Hold 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.
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| Policy Decision or Reason for Action: |
| Series 06 (bar- all spirituous liquor) licenses are obtained through the person and/or location transfer of an existing license from another business. The transfer is from Diana Mercer for Empire House Motel located at 100 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page, Arizona to Danny Thomas. |
| 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.
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| Background/History: |
An application for a person and location transfer Series 06 liquor license was received from Danny Thomas for Porky's Pub at 2285 E. Butler Ave. The transfer is from the Diana Mercer for Empire House Motel located at 100 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page, Arizona to Danny Thomas.
A background investigation performed by Sgt. Matt Wright of the Flagstaff Police Department resulted in a recommendation for approval.
A background investigation performed by Tom Boughner, Code Compliance Manager, 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 person and location transfer, consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications as well as the location of the premises.
A Series 06 (bar - all spirituous liquor) allows a bar retailer to sell and serve spirituous liquors, primarily by individual portions, to be consumed on the premises and in the original container for consumption on or off the premises.
The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is April 15, 2014. |
| Community Benefits and Considerations: |
| This business will contribute to the tax base of the community. We are not aware of any other relevant considerations. |
| Community Involvement: |
| The application was properly posted on February 26, 2014. No written protests have been received to date. |
| Expanded 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. |
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