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Proposed Yearly Renewal Evaluation Criteria <br /> All 221-3 Riverfront licenses are up for review by the local Alcohol board on an annual basis. The Riverfront <br /> License Review Committee will make a recommendation each year for renewal or withdrawal of your 221-3 <br /> license to the local ATC board based on the following: <br /> • Facility upkeep <br /> a #of complaints(if applicable)from area residents, business owners, and police officers <br /> ® #of public safety(if applicable)or nuisance concerns <br /> • Compliance with all local requirements <br /> ® If there has been a change in business plan <br /> Proposed Local Eligibility Requirements: <br /> In addition to complying with all building, health, zoning laws,ordinances and all rules and regulations of the <br /> ATC, local,state,and federal governments applicants must also meet the following local requirements <br /> annually in order to be eligible to apply or renew: <br /> 1. Applicant's establishment must be located within the City of South Bend Municipal Riverfront <br /> Development District boundaries. <br /> 2. Focus of operation must be on a dining, entertainment or cultural experience rather than an alcohol <br /> consumption experience. <br /> 3. Beverages must be served in glass containers. <br /> 4. Patrons consume food at either a counter or table. <br /> 5. Must be a non-smoking establishment(exception made for upscale cigar lounge). <br /> 6. Cannot be a private club, nightclub,or adult entertainment venue. <br /> 7. No temporary exterior signage will be permitted. Permanent,attached signage is required. <br /> 8. Establishments located within the district with an existing 3-way license may not sell their existing <br /> license in order to apply for a 221-3 Riverfront license.There will be a minimum 1-year wait between <br /> the time any business with an existing license sells their license and will be able to apply for a new <br /> license. <br /> 9. Applicant must agree to become a full-paying member of the Downtown Dining Association and/or <br /> community partners with Downtown South Bend, Inc.The dues for the Dinning Association or <br /> required commitment to Downtown South Bend Inc.shall not exceed$200 per month per <br /> establishment(as of Spring 2012 current Dining Alliance dues are$1,325 annually). <br /> Proposed Evaluation Criteria: <br /> The recommendation to the mayor will be based how strongly the committee determines: <br /> 1. Granting of the license will benefit the purposes of the district. <br /> 2. Granting of the license and the business activity will not be detrimental to the property values and <br /> business interest of others in the district. <br /> The above will be evaluated based on the strength of the following: <br /> 1. The Physical Location <br /> 2. The Operation Itself <br /> 3. The Economic Impact <br /> 4. Reputation/Experience of Ownership <br /> Draft 4/3/12 <br />