03-26-12 Council Agenda & Packet

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D. If the Redevelopment Commission does not give a favorable recommendation,then the Town Council may adopt or reject the application. If the Town Council approves,then the applicant shall then transmit the application and necessary materials to the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission for its action. E. If the Town Council rejects the application or fails to act on it within ninety days,it is denied and rejected. F. If an application is denied and rejected by the Town Council, an applicant may reapply no sooner than 240 days following the rejection or denial. The Redevelopment Commission may waive this provision by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire membership. G. If approved by the Town Council through item C or item D above,the applicant must obtain the following verifications from Lake County Offices and submit these with the application to the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission: 1. --Verification from the County Surveyor's office that the location of the proposed restaurant is within the town limits. See form letter to the Surveyor's Office attached to the Restaurant Application. 2. --Verification that there are no back taxes due on the property by taking the Property Tax Clearance Schedule,which is attached to the Restaurant Application,to the County Treasurer's office for completion. H. if approved by the Town Council through item C or item D above,the applicant will send the following to Ms. Kirby at the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission(ATC), 302 West Washington Street, Room E114, Indianapolis,IN 46204: 1. The "Application for New or Transfer Permit" 2. The Highland Town Council's letter 3. The County Verification of Location within the Town of Highland 4. The"Property Tax Clearance Schedule" 5. A check for$1000 for the liquor license 6. A check for$2 for a sign to be placed in the window of the restaurant I. if the packet is deemed complete, it will be reviewed by the Commissioner in charge of the Riverfront Development District at the ATC,currently Mr.Guthrie. If the Commissioner states that the packet is complete, a hearing date will be set up by Ms. Kirby at the Local County Alcohol Board located at the Crown Point Civic Center Auditorium. The Local Alcohol Board meets the first Thursday of the month at 9:00 am. J. If the Local Alcohol Board approves,the Indiana State Excise Police will visit the location and perform a walk through. If they approve,then the application goes before the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission for final approval. This can take 90 to 120 days. (Ali renewals need to be filed 75 days before the license expires. Renewals are required after the first year and then every other year unless there is a violation). 2