Number
081317
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
080461
Sponsor
ALD. HINES
Title
Resolution amending resolution File # 080461 for the purpose of extending the period of authority, responsibilities and activities of the Alcohol Beverage Licensing Task Force to March 31, 2009.
Analysis
The Alcohol Beverage Licensing Task Force (“task force”) was created by resolution File # 080461, adopted July 30, 2008, which provided that the task force complete its work within 6 months and thereafter be dissolved. Following adoption of the resolution, Communication File 080564 was opened. This resolution amends resolution File # 080461 changing the time period in which the task force is to submit its findings and recommendations to the Common Council from 6 months to 8 months after which time the task force will be dissolved.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council created an Alcohol Beverage Licensing Task Force (“task force”) by resolution File # 080461, adopted July 30, 2008; and
Whereas, The resolution further provides that the task force submit its findings and recommendations to the Common Council within 6 months of adoption after which time the task force shall be dissolved; and
Whereas, The task force met 4 times during the Fall of 2008 including an introductory meeting on October 10, meetings for more in-depth discussion and review of documents and to hear presentations from City officials on October 24 and November 11, and a meeting to receive public comment on December 11: and
Whereas, A further task force meeting scheduled for December 19, 2008, was postponed to January 23, 2009, due to inclement whether; and
Whereas, The Common Council finds that the task force has been diligent in fulfilling its responsibilities and mission and that an extension for a period of 2 months for submission of task force findings and recommendations is appropriate to assure successful completion of the work of the task force; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That resolution File # 080416 be amended by striking the final “Resolved clause” and replacing it with the following:
“Further Resolved, The task force shall submit its findings and recommendations to the Common Council within 8 months of adoption of this resolution and shall thereafter be dissolved effective April 1, 2009.”
Requestor
Drafter
LRB09011
RLW
1/13/2009