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Ell] Downtown Municipal Riverfront Development ©E District FAQ What is a Municipal Riverfront Development District (MRDD)? A district that is exempt from the State alcohol and beverage permits quota (see State Code: IC 7.1 -3 -20- 16.1 in Appendix). According to the State of Indiana Legal Code, what does an establishment applying for a 221 -3 license need to file with the ATC? The establishment must fill out the regular ATC application, check the RMDD box, and include the following: 1. A copy of the local ordinance of the local governing body that declares the RMDD 2. A detailed aerial map showing the entire boundaries of the Municipal Riverfront Development District 3. The location of the establishment (must be within the boundaries) 4. A letter from the mayor in support of their application* * This letter is obtained through the local process. What are the restrictions? • District must be within 1,500 feet of a river • Permitted in Redevelopment Districts • Boundaries must be adopted by the City Council What does a MRDD allow? New businesses locating within these boundaries will be able to apply for a 221 -3 Riverfront license. How is a 221 -3 Riverfront license different from a standard 3 -way license? Regular License Riverfront District License State quota limits number of available licenses No quota mandated by the state Usually purchased on open market for $20,000 - $40,000 Available from the state for $1,000 Transferable. Can be sold Non - transferable /Cannot be sold Available throughout the city Only available within Municipal Riverfront Development District Why do we want this? • Encourage quality new dining, cultural, and entertainment venues to locate within 1,500 feet of the river in Downtown South Bend by providing lower cost non - transferable 3 -way licenses that are not subject to the quota. Municipal Riverfront Development District FAQ Nicholl -Smith Page 1