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Columbus <br /> Lf'-wl" Redevelopment <br /> oa �ndicna Commission <br /> !•eGS��aFrsaa—r t}r:Y— ..jam}r,..l- <br /> Local Guidelines <br /> RIVERFRONT ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE <br /> Objectives and Criteria for License Allocation <br /> The Indiana state legislature enacted I.C. 7.1-3-20 et. seq.(Act), The Act permits the Indiana <br /> Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) to issue liquor licenses (one,two, or three- <br /> way)(Riverfront Licenses) in the COLUMBUS RIVIERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. <br /> The Columbus Redevelopment Commission (CRC) will recommend to the;Mayor of the City of <br /> Columbus ("Mayor") applications for liquor licenses the CRC believes will strengthen the <br /> economic vitality of the riverfront district. <br /> Background <br /> The CRC has determined that the creation of a Riverfront Development District, under I.C. 7.1- <br /> 3-30 et.seq (Act) will help further the aims of the CRC by removing barriers to development in <br /> the downtown district. Through the creation of this district, the RC will be able to attract <br /> additional development opportunities to the district, expand the tax base through additional <br /> development and create more opportunities for the people of Columbus, Bartholomew County <br /> and surrounding areas to spend time in and enjoy the various venues present in this <br /> redeveloped district. <br /> The Act permits the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to issue liquor licenses (one, two <br /> and three-way)within the District, above the normal number granted to Columbus. The CRC <br /> believes that granting additional three-way liquor licenses within the District will enable the <br /> creation of new food and beverage businesses which will create economic opportunities in the <br /> area and will lengthen the useful life of the downtown district into the evening hours. The lack of <br /> availability of such licenses is considered to be a barrier to development. <br /> The Act allows the ATC to grant an unlimited number of licenses within the district, subject to <br /> limitations set by the locality. Additionally, the Act proscribes that no local fees or assessments <br /> may be added to those set by the ATC. The application process for a license within the district <br /> is the same set forth for licenses elsewhere in the community with the additional requirement <br /> that a recommendation from the community be provided to the ATC prior to their granting of the <br /> license. The authority for this recommendation is to be determined locally. <br /> Purposes and Goals <br /> The City, through implementation of the Act, this Policy and of the Riverfront Development <br /> District, seeks to achieve the following: <br /> 1_ Enhance Columbus'regional appeal by encouraging the location and operation of a <br /> diverse mix of restaurants and entertainment venues in the riverfront district. <br /> 2. Removes a significant barrier to Downtown development. <br /> 3. Provide an experience that encourages repeat visits by residents and visitors <br /> 4. Assist in reinforcing the existing physical fabric of Downtown to create a sense of place <br /> and gathering areas. <br /> 5. Provide opportunity for economic development, increase the tax base and create jobs. <br /> Mocurnents and SettingAbsuilivanUzeal SettinpUemporary Internet FileSSC001enLOutloO$ki 320WMI)MAmended Local GuicicHnes <br /> (modified clean 1 130 i0)TPCTiM0THYFl501150100J30C <br /> Page 1 of 3 <br />