Number
241225
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. ZAMARRIPA
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to the issuance of “Class D” alcohol beverage licenses.
Sections
90-5-8-a-1 am
90-11-1-a am
Analysis
This ordinance allows for “Class D” alcohol beverage licenses to be issued administratively provided there is no reason for denial.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 90-5-8-a-1 of the code is amended to read:
90-5 Licensing.
8. COMMITTEE ACTION. a. Notice. a-1. Applications for Class “D” operator’s licenses shall be referred to the chief of police for review. If the police chief files no written report summarizing the arrest and convictions of the applicant which could form a basis for denial, [[the license shall be forwarded to the common council for approval]] >>the city clerk shall issue the license.<< If the chief of police files a written report summarizing the arrest and convictions of the applicant which could form a basis for denial, the application, except as provided in subd. 3, shall be forwarded to the licensing committee of the common council for its recommendation as to whether or not each license should be issued.
Part 2. Section 90-11-1-a of the code is amended to read:
90-11. Renewal of License.
1. PROCEDURE FOR RENEWAL. a. General. Applications for the renewal of alcohol beverage retail establishment licenses and manager and operator licenses shall be made to the city clerk on forms provided therefor. The city clerk shall refer all applications for license renewal to the chief of police and, excepting applications for manager’s and operator’s licenses, to the commissioner of neighborhood services and the commissioner of health for their review. If the chief of police and, when applicable, the commissioner of neighborhood services and commissioner of health indicate that the applicant still meets all of the licensing qualifications, the application shall be referred to the common council for approval >>, unless the application is for a Class “D” operator’s license, in which case the city clerk shall issue the license.<<
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
K. Broadnax
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Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: December 13, 2024
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Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
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Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
Drafter
LRB180365-2
Alex Highley
12/2/2024