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Resolution to Approve Renewal of Liquor License No. 199326-2011 held by RUSH 314 LLC (d/b/a Rush Street Restaurant)
Memorandum
The attached resolution requests approval of the renewal of Liquor License No. 199326-2011 held by RUSH 314 LLC (d/b/a Rush Street Restaurant).
On March 19, 2012, a hearing was held pursuant to the provisions of Section 436.1501(2) of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and in accordance with Chapter 109 of the Ann Arbor Code of Ordinances on the City Treasurer’s objection to renewal of the License based on Section 9:79(1)(b) of the Ann Arbor City Code (delinquent taxes Tax Year 2011 and delinquent Fire Services invoice). Licensee, having been provided proper notice of the hearing date, time and location, its due process rights concerning the hearing and right to be represented, did not appear. A Finding and Recommendation was made on the testimony of the City Treasurer not to recommend renewal.
Subsequent to the close of the hearing, a co-owner of the Licensee appeared, acknowledged the delinquent tax obligation and outstanding permit fee and agreed to make full payment immediately. On receipt of confirmation of payment, the Hearing Officer reheard the matter at 1:15 p.m. on March 19, 2012. At the rehearing, the City Treasurer confirmed all delinquent obligations to the City had been paid in full and. withdrew his objection to renewal. A copy of the Rehearing Findings and Recommendations and the original Findings and Recommendations issued by the Hearing Officer are attached.
Renewal of the License is recommended.
Staff
Prepared by: Mary Joan Fales, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Approved by: Councilmember Derezinski, Liquor License Hearing Officer
Sponsored by: Council Liquor License Review Committee
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Whereas, An administrative hearing was conducted on March 19, 2011, regarding the Class C Liquor License No. 199326-2011 held by RUSH 314 LLC (d/b/a Rush Street Restaurant);
Whereas, Proper notice of the hearing was g...
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