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Resolution introduced by Alderpersons Plank, Lobner and Martin at the August 5, 2015 Common Council meeting relating to Ordinance #9-23 regarding renewal of operating licenses and delinquent accounts:
#12-R-15 ALDERPERSONS: Plank/Lobner/Martin
Whereas …The City made changes to ordinance #9-23 in order to strengthen the consequences for property owners who are delinquent on payments of taxes and fees to the city, by denying the ability to renew various operating licenses for their premises and,
Whereas …Tenants of these owners and landlords with delinquent bills have suffered, and could potentially suffer the unintended consequences of not being able to obtain the necessary licensing to continue to conduct business at that rented premises,
Therefore be it resolved that …The following language be added to the municipal code:
Tenants paying rent to Property Owners, who are indirectly affected by this ordinance, after notification of their Landlord’s delinquent bills, and at the expiration of their current operating license, may be issued a 3 6-month provisionary license for their business on that premises.
And that …In order to expedite the process and assist any business owners currently suffering from hardship due to these circumstances, the Finance Committee send a recommendation to the Common Council for consideration at their meeting on August 19.