TO: Mayor Collins and Town Council Members
FROM: Kevin Burke, Town Manager
Duncan Miller, Town Clerk
DATE: April 25, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Town Manager
Staff Contact Duncan Miller, 480-348-3610
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AGENDA TITLE:
Title
Adoption of Resolution Number 2017-10: Designating an Authorized Agent for Special Event Liquor License Application Recommendations
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Council Goals or Other Policies / Statutory Requirements:
A.R.S. ?4-203.02
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution Number 2017-10
Background
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Special event liquor licenses are granted by the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (ADLLC) to charitable, civic, fraternal, political or religious organizations to sell and serve spirituous liquor for consumption on the premises of the event. Prior to approval, cities and towns review the application for public safety and zoning concerns and make a recommendation to the state.
Traditionally, these applications have been presented to the Council for consideration after they have been reviewed by the Town Clerk, Code Compliance Officer, and Police Department. This process can put time pressures on applicants who must complete and submit applications far enough in advance to be thoroughly reviewed and scheduled for a decision by the Town Council. Applications are then forwarded to ADLLC for processing. This entire process can take up to 60 days. This time constraint is a particularly problem during the summer when the Council is on recess. On a couple of occasions a special meeting had to be called during the summer to vote on an application.
Recently ADLLC issued an industry notice supporting the practice of designating an authorized agent to process certain liquor licenses on behalf of the Council. Such a practice is consistent with the Governor's goal to streamline government and reduce processing times.
Proposed Resolution Number 2017-10 authorizes the Town Clerk to review, make recommendations, a...
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