Presenter
Presented by Mr. Udin
Title
Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, License No. R-8768, from A & L Russano, Inc., 3324 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237, to a location in the Strip District, 103 Twenty-first Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code,
§4-461.
Body
Whereas, in February of 2001, the Pennsylvania State Legislature amended 47 Pa.C.S.A. §4-461, to allow for the transfer of liquor licenses between municipalities within the same county; and
Whereas, pursuant to 47 Pa.C.S.A. §4-461, a request for an inter-municipal transfer must be approved by the governing body of the receiving municipality when the total number of existing restaurant and eating place retail dispenser licenses exceed one license per three thousand inhabitants; and
Whereas, the Liquor Control Board has determined that the City of Pittsburgh does exceed the one license per three thousand inhabitants, as does approximately ninety percent (90%) of the municipalities in the State of Pennsylvania; and
Whereas, the amendment to the Liquor Code requires City Council, prior to approving or disapproving the requested transfer, to hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving comments and recommendations of interested individuals residing within the City of Pittsburgh concerning the requested transfer; and
Whereas, City Council must, as prescribed by Section §4-461, approve or disapprove the requested transfer within 45 days of the introduction of the Resolution; and
Whereas, City Council, in its adjudicatory capacity, must approve the requested transfer, unless it finds that doing so would adversely affect the welfare, health, peace and morals of the City of Pittsburgh or its residents; and
Whereas, upon approval by City Council and initial operation of the newly licensed premises, the applicable liquor license may not be transferred from the City of Pittsburgh for period of five (5) years.
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, as follows:
Section 1. Request for Approval
Daytona Bound, Inc. submitted a request for approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, License No. R-8768, which is currently registered to A & L Russano, Inc., located at 3324 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237. Daytona Bound, Inc. desires to place a restaurant liquor license into a premises to be known as "The Park House in the Strip", located in the Strip District, 103 Twenty-first Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222. The proposed interior of the premises will comprise approximately 1400 square feet.
Section 2. Public Hearing
City Council shall set a date for Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving comments and recommendations of interested individuals residing in the City of Pittsburgh concerning Daytona Bound, Inc.'s intent to transfer the above restaurant liquor license.
Section 3. Approval or Denial of Request
After the Public Hearing and within 45 days of the introduction of this Resolution, City Council shall render a decision to approve or disapprove Daytona Bound, Inc.'s request for inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license. City Council must approve Daytona Bound Inc.'s request unless it finds that approval would adversely affect the welfare, health, peace and morals of the City of Pittsburgh or its residents.
Pursuant to 47P.S. Sec. 4-461 (b.3.) Mayor's signature not required.