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Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
City Attorney Approval: ______ Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO CONDUCT A FEE
ANALYSIS DETAILING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
ADMINISTERING AND ENFORCING A PROPOSED
TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE PROGRAM AND TO
RECOMMEND ASSOC IATED FEES FOR ADOPTION BY
THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno has a substantial interest in promoting compliance with federal, state and local laws intended to regulate tobacco sales and use to minors ; and
WHEREAS, the City is exploring options to establish a Tobacco Retail License Program to ensure uniformity in its licensing procedures and to ensure consistency with state law; and
WHEREAS, the California Constitution, Article XI, Section 7, grants cities police power to engage in regulatory activities for which they may charge a fee for reimbursement of costs; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the development of a new Tobacco Retail License program, the City desires to analyze the anticipated costs for administering and enforcing such a program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The City shall take all steps necessary to analyze the anticipated costs of administering and enforcing any proposed Tobacco Retail License program.
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2. The City Manager is directed to report to the City Council within 45 days with a fee analysis detailing the anticipated costs associated with adopting any proposed Tobacco Retail License program and a recommendation for the adoption of associated fees.
3. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, TODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2025.
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ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval: , 2025
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2025
Mayor Veto: , 2025
Council Override Vote: , 2025
TODD STERMER, MMC
City Clerk
By:
Date
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Angela M. Karst Date
Senior Deputy City Attorney