07-9882r
RESOLUTION NO. 9882
RESOLUTION REVOKING THE TOBACCO LICENSE FOR ONE YEAR, WITH THE
OPTION TO SUSPEND THE LICENSE FOR UP TO 60 DAYS, FOR PORTLAND
AMOCO, 6545 PORTLAND AVENUE SOUTH, AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENAL TY FOR
FOURTH TIME TOBACCO COMPLIANCE FAILURE
WHEREAS, Portland Amoco ("Licensee") holds a license to sell tobacco products
within the City of Richfield; and
WHEREAS, on September 21,2006, the City of Richfield Public Safety Department
conducted a compliance check of the Licensee's establishment, and during the compliance
check, an employee of the Licensee sold tobacco to a minor; and
WHEREAS, this is technically their fifth failed tobacco compliance check; however,
due to the step back option, it is considered their fourth offense; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has the option of suspending the license for up to 60
days or revoking the license for one year from the date of their Council appearance, with a
fine of $1 ,000; and
WHEREAS, the Licensee appeared before the Richfield City Council on January 9,
2007 and admitted the violation and stipulated to the suspension and penalty imposed by
this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield
as follows:
1. The City Council chooses to impose the following penalty and fine for Portland Amoco:
. Revoke the license for one year from the date of their Council appearance.
2. A civil penalty of $1,000 is hereby imposed on Portland Amoco. On or before February
9,2007, the Licensee shall deliver a check or money order payable to the City of
Richfield in the amount of $1 ,000.
, Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 9th day of January 2007.
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