(a) The City Council will undertake a review of any license or permit for the purpose of making a recommendation to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission regarding renewal of said license or permit. The City Council shall consider whether a licensed establishment has been operated in a manner consistent with the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable laws, and regulations of the City and the State of Michigan.
(b) Each year, the City Manager shall cause a review to be made relative to each existing on-premises licensed establishment. The investigation may include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Licensee shall submit copies of current valid licenses from appropriate county, State or Federal governments to insure authorization to serve food at the establishment.
(2) An inspection of the premises to determine whether the licensee is in compliance with the license itself, its approved site plan and if applicable its plan of operation, as well as any conditions imposed by the City or the Michigan Liquor Control Commission or representations made by the licensee at the time of issuance or transfer of the license.
(3) An inspection of City records to determine whether all taxes and other monies due the City are timely paid.
(4) An inspection of police files or other sources of information to determine whether any activity in connection with the licensed premise is in violation of the law, disturbs the public peace and tranquility, constitutes a nuisance, or contributes to the disruption of the normal activities of those in the neighborhood of the licensed premise.
(5) A review of the operation of the licensed establishment to determine whether the business is being operated in compliance with any and all representations that may have been made by the licensee to the City or the City Council.
(c) Recommendations from City Departments. Following receipt of a fully completed application, fees, and such other information as may be requested by the City, the City Clerk shall forward the application to the Police Department, Fire Department, Building and Engineering Department, Finance Department, and such other departments as required by the City Manager, which departments shall make their reviews and recommendations prior to consideration by the City Council. In conducting its review, the City may request other pertinent information from the licensee. The completed report shall be reviewed by the LLRC prior to being considered by the City Council.
(Ord. 2007-20. Passed 10-16-07.)