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Commission's 3-way alcohol program changes, $2,500 annual fee for Riverfront dining go to council
Summary
Legal counsel reported that the commission approved changes to expand the Riverfront District under a 2019 statute and to institute a $2,500 annual Riverfront dining marketing fee for holders of three-way alcohol licenses; the common council will consider the modification and fund setup.
Legal counsel told the Michigan City Redevelopment Commission on Aug. 18 that the commission had approved two changes to its three-way alcohol program affecting the Riverfront District and that the common council would consider implementing the changes.
Counsel said one change expands the Riverfront District eligibility in line with a statute change from 2019. The second change creates enforcement and directs an annual $2,500 fee for anyone participating in the Riverfront dining marketing program who holds a three-way license; the fee will be deposited into a Riverfront dining marketing fund. Counsel said the commission will be the enforcer for the fee but that the council will likely control the fund and set the ordinance to establish it.
The changes were on the council agenda for the night after the RDC meeting. Counsel said staff had prepared a simple application to streamline submissions for prospective licensees and that the city GIS office will publish an online map widget to make it easier to see whether a property lies inside or outside the Riverfront District.
If the council adopts the modifications, future applicants for Riverfront dining marketing participation and three-way licenses will be subject to the new rules and the $2,500 annual fee.
