HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-304-05/04/2020RESOLUTION NO. 2020-304
RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF
IOWA TO PRO -RATE LICENSE FEES ON ALL TWELVE (12)-
MONTH LIQUOR LICENSES.
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Iowa issued an original proclamation on March
17, 2020 closing all bars and restaurants except for carry -out and drive-thru service; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Iowa issued a proclamation on March 20, 2020
allowing for refunds of 8 month, 6 month, 5 day, and 14 day liquor licenses, and carry -out,
delivery, and drive-thru alcohol sales, but has not taken action to refund or alleviate the financial
burden of a 12 month licenses during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHERAS, bar and restaurant owners with 12-month licenses are facing detrimental
financial impact during the forced shutdown, federal Small Business Association loan funds have
dried up, and financial relief during this time will help keep businesses operational after they are
allowed to re -open.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WA 1'hRLOO, IOWA, that the Council respectfully directs that Mayor Quentin Hart urge the
Governor through verbal communication to pro -rate 12-month liquor license fees from the time
bars and restaurants were ordered closed, and until such time that same are fully opened, due to
the COVID-19 pandemic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be sent to Governor Kim Reynolds.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of May 2020.
ATTEST: Quentin Hart, Mayor
elley Felc ,f e
I City Clerk