Fiscal Note
No appropriation is required. Existing staff resources will be used to develop the plan.
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SUBSTITUTE - Directing the Alcohol Policy Coordinator and Economic Development staff to develop a downtown alcohol license management and business development plan by July 5, 2013.
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison has had an Alcohol License Density Ordinance since October 5, 2007; and
WHEREAS, a modified version of the Alcohol License Density Ordinance is being proposed for Council approval on July 5, 2011; and
WHEREAS, regulation and management of alcohol licensed establishments are components in curbing over-consumption in downtown Madison; and
WHEREAS, all stakeholders agree that a diverse business mix is a desirable goal for the continued vibrancy of the Madison downtown area; and
WHEREAS, all stakeholders further agree that alcohol licenses are inherently linked to the business mix in the Madison downtown area; and
WHEREAS, comprehensive data is necessary to develop plans to support such a business mix;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Madison Common Council directs the Alcohol Policy Coordinator, and Economic Development staff, Public Health, and Police Department staff to develop an alcohol license management and business development plan for the Central Commercial District. The plan should include:
· Basic data on downtown liquor licenses, alcohol-related crime and disorder, population, business mix, relative number of formula and non-formula stores, number of locally-owned businesses, rental rates, and market strengths and weaknesses.
· A review of how alcohol license holders are reviewed and regulated.
· A review of best practices in peer cities for both alcohol license management and downtown business development, including ways in which other cities promote a healthy mix of retail and entertainment and promote locally-owned, and non-formula businesses.
· Recommendations of policies to incentivize recruitment and retention of desired business models, potentially including alcohol license management, planning, zoning and other appropriate tools.
· How the City deploys and coordinates its resources (Alcohol Policy Coordinator, police, City Attorney's Office, Alcohol License Review Committee, Economic Development, and Business Resources staff, Madison Police Department and Downtown Safety Initiative).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that staff shall present progress reports to the Alcohol License Review Committee every six months and to the Council annually.