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Tobacco Compliance Settlement AgreementsCity of Dubuque City Council CONSENT ITEMS # 19. Copyrighted October 21, 2024 ITEM TITLE: Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreements SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval of the following Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreements and authorize the mayor to sign the agreements: BP Fuel, 1450 Loras Blvd; Kwik Stop #325, 1210 East 16th Street; Kwik Stop #84, 2335 University Ave; Caseys, 4003 Peru Road; Pink Clouds Smoke Shop, 3301 Pennsylvania Ave; Moondog Music, 806 Wacker Dr; A&M Trading, 1620 JFK Rd; Hartig Drug, 2255 Central Ave; Botanicanna, 55 JFK Rd; EZ Stop II, 700 Rhomberg. SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Approve DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. MVM Memo 2. Tobacco Compliance with Memo Page 355 of 1713 THE CITY OF DUBE Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreements DATE: October 17, 2024 Dubuque AI WIN av 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is recommending City Council approval of the following Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreements and authorize the mayor to sign the agreements. Retailer BP Fuel Kwik Stop #325 Kwik Stop #84 Caseys Pink Clouds Smoke Shop Moondog Music A&M Trading Hartig Drug Botanicanna EZ Stop II Address 1450 Loras Blvd 1210 East 16th Street 2335 University Ave 4003 Peru Road 3301 Pennsylvania Ave 806 Wacker Dr 1620 JFK Rd 2255 Central Ave 55 JFK Rd 700 Rhomberg Violation Date 02/29/2024-1 st Violation 02/10/2024-1 st Violation 02/10/2024-1 st Violation 02/24/2024-2nd Violation 03/09/2024-2nd Violation 06/28/2024-2nd Violation 06/28/2024-1 st Violation 06/29/2024-1 st Violation 06/29/2024-1 st Violation 09/02/2024-1 st Violation The Retailers have elected to forego a public hearing and will instead submit to statutory penalties prescribed by law. BP Fuel, Kwik Stop #325, Kwik Stop #84, Hartig Drug, Botanicanna, A&M Trading, and EZ Stop II have agreed to a $300 find (1st Violation). Caseys, Pink Cloud Smoke Shop, and Moondog Music have agreed to a $1,500 find (2nd Violation). The Businesses listed above have submitted payment to the Police Department. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. v Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:sv Page 356 of 1713 Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Jeremy Jensen, Chief of Police Page 357 of 1713 Dubuque Police Department THE CITY OF Dubuque Law Enforcement Center TE All-PA9110C" ( :IP.O. 770 Iowa Street Box 875 UB I I I Dubuque, IA 52004-0875 , Office (563) 589-4410 Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 Fax (563) 589-4497 TTY (563) 583-1711 E-mail: policeCw_cityofdubuque.org www.cityofdubuque.org October 07, 2024 To: Michael C Van Milligan City Manager From: Jeremy Jensen 11W Chief of Police Re: Tobacco Compliance Settlement Agreements INTRODUCTION This memo will detail the Tobacco Compliance settlement between the City of Dubuque and the following retailers: Retailer BP Fuel Kwik Stop #325 Kwik Stop #84 Caseys Pink Clouds Smoke Shop Moondog Music A&M Trading Hartig Drug Botanicanna EZ Stop II BACKGROUND Address 1450 Loras Blvd 1210 East 16th St 2335 University Ave 4003 Peru Road 3301 Pennsylvania Ave 806 Wacker Dr 1620 JFK Rd 2255 Central Ave 55 JFLK Rd 700 Rhomberg Violation Date 02/09/2024-1 st Violation 02/10/2024-1st Violation 02/10/2024-1st Violation 02/24/2024-2nd Violation 03/09/2024-2nd Violation 06/28/2024-2nd Violation 06/28/2024-1 St Violation 06/29/2024-1 st Violation 06/29/2024-1 st Violation 09/02/2024-1 st Violation The Retailers have at tobacco license for their establishment in the city of Dubuque. The Dubuque Police Department conducted tobacco compliance checks, and the employees Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Page 358 Of 1713 sold nicotine -based tobacco products, which is governed under Iowa's tobacco laws, to underage youth compliance monitors, The Retailers have elected to forego a public hearing and will instead submit to statutory penalties prescribed by law. BP Fuel, Kwik Stop #325, Kwik Stop #84, Hartig Drug, Botanicanna, A&M Trading, and EZ Stop II have agreed to a $300 fine (1 It Violation). Caseys, Pink Cloud Smoke Shop, and Moondog Music have agreed to a $1500 fine (2"d Violations). The businesses listed above have submitted payment to the Police Department. CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION The city Legal Department and the Police Department have reviewed the agreement and concur with the requirements. ACTION REQUESTED City Manager review, City Council Approve, and Mayor Cavanagh signature of the attached Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement. cc: Crenna Brumwell seryloo People Intogrily Responsibility hluovalion Ten,nwork Page 359 of 1713 ACKNOWLEDGMENTISETTLEM ENT AGREEMENT Tobacco Compliance — 111 Violation RE: BP Fuel 1450 Loras Blvd. Dubuque, IA 52001 I, Jr;pww Lra, , on behalf of BP Fuel, hereby knowingly and voluntarily acknowledge that: a) BP Fuel received the notice regarding the above referenced case. b) BP Fuel admits that the facts and allegations are true and correct. c) BP Fuel waives a hearing and submits to the statutory penalties prescribed by law. d) BP Fuel understands that this violation will count as an official "First Violation -- Tobacco Compliance" of City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 7-5A-15, pursuant to lowa Code §805.8C. BP Fuel has a tobacco permit for 1450 Loras Blvd. Violation of the tobacco permit occurred as follows: Violation Date Violation Type Violation Number February 9, 2024 Tobacco Violation 1 st Violation Under the foregoing Iowa .Code provisions, BP Fuel is subject a three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine. In accordance with Iowa Code §805.8C, «Business_Name» accepts the following penalty: m Three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine. BP Fuel Signature Name — Please Print Date Signature Name — Please Print Date NOTE: This must be signed by an individual tobacco permittee, or in the case of another business entity, by individual(s) who have authority to bind the entity. Page 360 of 1713 THEREFORE, in lieu of a hearing, the City of Dubuque City Council hereby orders that the foregoing civil penalty has been remitted by BP Fuel to the City of Dubuque — Police Department. PASSED AND APPROVED this �I day of OCfo6r , 20�9 . Bra . Ca , Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk ACKNOWLEDGMENTISETTLEM ENT AGREEMENT Tobacco Compliance - 111 Violation RE: Kwik Stop #325 1210 East 16t" Street Dubuque, IA 52001 a) b) , on behalf of Kwik Stop #325, hereby knowingly and acknowledge that: Kwik Stop #325 received the notice regarding the above referenced case. Kwik Stop #325 admits that the facts and allegations are true and correct. c) Kwik Stop #325 waives a hearing and submits to the statutory penalties prescribed by law. d) Kwik Stop #325 understands that this violation will count as an official "First Violation — Tobacco Compliance" of City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 7d5A-15, pursuant to Iowa Code §805.8C. Kwik Stop #325 has a tobacco permit for 1210 East 16th. Violation of the tobacco permit occurred as follows: Violation Date Violation Type Violation Number February 10, 2024 Tobacco Violation 1 st Violation Under the foregoing Iowa Code provisions, Kwik Stop #325 is subject a three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine. In accordance with Iowa Code §805.8C, Kwik Stop #325 accepts the following penalty: • Three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine. Kwik Stop #325 (�(f (9- �L � ature Name — PleaseC Print q kp l a_1 Date Signature Name -- Please Print Date NOTE: This must be signed by an individual tobacco permittee, or in the case of another business entity, by individual(s) who have authority to bind the entity. Page 362 of 1713 THEREFORE, in lieu of a hearing, the City of Dubuque City Council hereby orders that the foregoing civil penalty has been remitted by Kwik Stop #325 to the City of Dubuque — Police Department. PASSED AND APPROVED this f day of 0C7&I6C"- , 20 & v �>a Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk ACKNOWLEDGMENTISETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Tobacco Compliance - 'i St Violation RE: Kwik Stop #84 2335 University Avenue Dubuque, 1A 52001 I, Y ) , on behalf of Kwik Stop #84, hereby knowingly and voluntarily acknowledge that: a) Kwik Stop #84 received the notice regarding the above referenced case. b) Kwik Stop #84 admits that the facts and allegations are true and correct. c) Kwik Stop #84 waives a hearing and submits to the statutory penalties prescribed by law. d) Kwik Stop #84 understands that this violation will count as an official "First Violation — Tobacco Compliance" of City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 7-5A-15, pursuant to Iowa Code §805.8C. Kwik Stop #84 has a tobacco permit for 2335 University Avenue. Violation of the tobacco permit occurred as follows: Violation Date Violation Type Violation Number February 10, 2024 Tobacco Violation 1 st Violation Under the foregoing Iowa Code provisions, Kwik Stop #84 is subject a three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine. In accordance with Iowa Code §805.8C, Kwik Stop #84 accepts the following penalty: • Three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine. Kwik Stop #84 1� 3 Name— Please Print Date Signature Name — Please Print Date NOTE: This must be signed by an individual tobacco permittee, or in the case of another business entity, by individual(s) who have authority to bind the entity. Page 364 of 1713 THEREFORE, in lieu of a hearing, the City of Dubuque City Council hereby orders that the foregoing civil penalty has been remitted by Kwik Stop #84 to the City of Dubuque — Police Department. PASSED AND APPROVED this ai day of OCrokcr , 20 Brad agh, Mayor Attest: 4 , Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk ACKNOWLEDGMENT/SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Tobacco Compliance — 211 Violation RE: Casey's 4003 Peru Road Dubuque, IA 52001 I, , on behalf of Casey's, hereby knowingly and voluntarily acknowledge that: a) Casey's received the notice regarding the above referenced case. b) Casey's admits that the facts and allegations contained in the Complaint, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, are true and correct. c) Casey's waives a hearing and submits to the statutory penalties prescribed by law. d) Casey's understands that this violation will count as an official "Second Violation s Tobacco Compliance" of City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 7-5A-15, pursuant to Iowa Code §805.8C. Casey's has a tobacco permit for 4003 Peru Road. Violation of the tobacco permit occurred as follows: Violation Date May 25, 2023 February 9, 2024 Violation Type Tobacco Violation Tobacco Violation Violation Number 1 st Violation 2nd Violation Under fih oregoing Iowa Code provisions, Casey's is subject to the following: 1) A one thousand five hundred dollar ($1,500) fine OR 2) A thirty (30) day suspension of the tobacco permit. In accordance with Iowa Code §805.8C, Casey's chooses one of the following penalties: ❑ One thousand five hundred dollar ($1,500) fine ❑ Thirty (30) day tobacco permit suspension Page 366 of 1713 Casey's DocuSigned by: ignature Signature James S. Skloda, Assistant General Counsel Name — Please Print 8/2/2024 Date Name — Please Print Date NOTE: This must be signed by an individual tobacco permittee. or in the case of another business entity, by individual(s) who have authority to bind the entity. THEREFORE, in lieu of a hearing, the City of Dubuque City Council hereby orders that the foregoing civil penalty has been remitted by Casey's to the City of Dubuque — Police Department. PASSED AND APPROVED this Q day of nC^k--r 20�. .• ..f C.5>ayor Attest: ak,t�� Aa 1417 Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk ACKNOWLEDGMENT/SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Tobacco Compliance - 2"d Violation RE: Pink Clouds Smoke Shop 3301 Pennsylvania Avenue Dubuque, IA 52001 I, on behalf of Pink Clouds Smoke Shop, hereby knowingly and volunt rily acknowledge that: a) Pink Clouds Smoke Shop received the notice regarding the above referenced case. b) Pink Clouds Smoke Shop admits that the facts and allegations contained in the Complaint, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, are true and correct. c) Pink Clouds Smoke Shop waives a hearing and submits to the statutory penalties prescribed by law. d) Pink Clouds Smoke Shop understands that this violation will count as an official "Second Violation — Tobacco Compliance" of City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 7-5A-15, pursuant to Iowa Code §805.8C. Pink Clouds Smoke Shop has a tobacco permit for 3301 Pennsylvania Avenue. Violation of the tobacco permit occurred as follows: Violation Date June 29, 2023 February 9, 2024 Violation Type Tobacco Violation Tobacco Violation Violation Number 1 st Violation 2nd Violation Under the foregoing Iowa Code provisions, Pink Clouds Smoke Shop is subject to the following: (1)) A one thousand five hundred dollar ($1,500)) fine OR 2) A thirty (30) day suspension of the tobacco permit. In accordance with Iowa Code §805.8C, Pink Clouds Smoke Shop chooses one of the following pen ies: One thousand five hundred dollar ($1,500) fine ❑ Thirty (30) day tobacco permit suspension Page 368 of 1713 Pink Clouds Smoke Shop Signs ure Signature g� Zd__1 .f �T Name —'Please Print Da Name — Please Print Date NOTE: This must be signed by an individual tobacco permittee, or in the case of another business entity, by individual(s) who have authority to bind the entity. THEREFORE, in lieu of a hearing, the City of Dubuque City Council hereby orders that the foregoing civil penalty has been remitted by Pink Clouds Smoke Shop to the City of Dubuque — Police Department. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of ����' , 20 c�q . • .. Mayo r Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, 0ity Clerk ACKNOWLEDGMENT/SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Tobacco Compliance - 2nd Violation RE: Moondog Music 806 Wacker Drive Dubuque, IA 52001 I, . ��]&-Ejej 6 TjopJ - , on behalf of Moondog Music, hereby knowingly and voluntarily acknowledge that: a) Moondog Music received the notice regarding the above referenced case. b) Moondog Music admits that the facts and allegations contained in the Complaint, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, are true and correct. c) Moondog Music waives a hearing and submits to the statutory penalties prescribed by law. d) Moondog Music understands that this violation will count as an official "Second Violation -- Tobacco Compliance" of City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 7-5A-15, pursuant to Iowa Code §805.8C. Moondog Music has a tobacco permit for 806 Wacker Drive. Violation of the tobacco permit occurred as follows: Violation Date Violation Type Violation Number June 29, 2023 Tobacco Violation 1st Violation June 28, 2024 Tobacco Violation 2nd Violation Under the foregoing Iowa Code provisions, Moondog Music is subject to the following: 1) A one thousand five -hundred -dollar ($1,500) fine 2) A thirty (30) day suspension of the tobacco permit. In accordance with Iowa Code §805.8C, Moondog Music chooses one of the following penalties: ❑ One thousand five hundred dollar ($1,500) fine ❑ Thirty (30) day tobacco permit suspension Page 370 of 1713 Moondog Music ignature -k n►N b' lO.ti' Name — Please Print n a Date Signature Name — Please Print Date NOTE: This must be signed by an individual tobacco permittee, or in the case of another business entity, by individual(s) who have authority to bind the entity. THEREFORE, in lieu of a hearing, the City of Dubuque City Council hereby orders that the foregoing civil penalty has been remitted by Moondog Music to the City of Dubuque — Police Department. PASSED AND APPROVED this I day of Odokc/- , 202L a Cavanag ayor Attest: ��?tom /4� 6- 3 a7 Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk ACKNOWLEDGMENT/SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Tobacco Compliance —1st Violation RE: A&M Trading 1620 JFK Road Dubuque, IA 52001 I, av�,e ( iat- ! , on behalf of A&M Trading, hereby knowingly and voluntarily acknow dge that: a) A&M Trading received the notice regarding the above referenced case. b) A&M Trading admits that the facts and allegations are true and correct. c) A&M Trading waives a hearing and submits to the statutory penalties prescribed by law. d) A&M Trading understands that this violation will count as an official "First Violation — Tobacco Compliance" of City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 7-5A-15, pursuant to Iowa Code §805.8C. A&M Trading has a tobacco permit for 1620 JFK Road. Violation of the tobacco permit occurred as follows: Violation Date Violation Type Violation Number June 28, 2024 Tobacco Violation 1st Violation Under the foregoing Iowa Code provisions, A&M Trading is subject a three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine. In accordance with Iowa Code §805.8C, A&M Trading accepts the following penalty: • Three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine. A&M Trading r Signature In (k-eif, Name — Please Print 10 - -3 Date Signature Name — Please Print Date NOTE: This must be signed by an individual tobacco permittee, or in the case of another business entity, by individuals) who have authority to bind the entity. Page 372 of 1713 THEREFORE, in lieu of a hearing, the City of Dubuque City Council hereby orders that the foregoing civil penalty has been remitted by A&M Trading to the City of Dubuque — Police Department. PASSED AND APPROVED this �j' day of i�n�}� , 20 :• � .ram • Attest: 1 �-4",Le &A". Adrienne Breitfelder, Ci y Clerk ACKNOWLEDGMENT/SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Tobacco Compliance —1st Violation RE: Hartig Drug 2255 Central Avenue Dubuque, IA 52001 on behalf of Hartig Drug, hereby knowingly and voluntarily acknowledge that: a) Hartig Drug received the notice regarding the above referenced case. b) Hartig Drug admits that the facts and allegations are true and correct. c) Hartig Drug waives a hearing and submits to the statutory penalties prescribed by law. d) Hartig Drug understands that this violation will count as an official "First Violation — Tobacco Compliance" of City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 7-5A-15, pursuant to Iowa Code §805.8C. Hartig Drug has a tobacco permit for 2255 Central Avenue. Violation of the tobacco permit occurred as follows: Violation Date Violation Type Violation Number June 29, 2024 Tobacco Violation 1 st Violation Under the foregoing Iowa Code provisions, Hartig Drug is subject a three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine. In accordance with Iowa Code §805.8C, Hartig Drug accepts the following penalty: • Three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine. Hartig Drug gnaa�t e fe Name Please Pant e-7 Date Signature Name — Please Print Date NOTE: This must be signed by an individual tobacco permittee, or in the case of another business entity, by individual(s) who have authority to bind the entity. Page 375 of 1713 THEREFORE, in lieu of a hearing, the City of Dubuque City Council hereby orders that the foregoing civil penalty has been remitted by Hartig Drug to the City of Dubuque — Police Department. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 20 a rad M. Cav h, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk ACKNOWLEDGMENT/SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Tobacco Compliance A 18t Violation RE: Botanicanna 555 JFK Road Dubuque, IA 52001 c I, &grt-k (I kA . on behalf of Botanicanna, hereby knowingly and voluntarily acknowledge that: W- a) Botanicanna received the notice regarding the above referenced case. b) Botanicanna admits that the facts and allegations are true and correct. c) Botanicanna waives a hearing and submits to the statutory penalties prescribed by law. d) Botanicanna understands that this violation will count as an official "First Violation — Tobacco Compliance" of City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 7-5A-15, pursuant to Iowa Code §805.8C. Botanicanna has a tobacco permit for 555 JFK Road. Violation of the tobacco permit occurred as follows: Violation Date Violation Type Violation Numbe June 29, 2024 Tobacco Violation 1 st Violation Under the foregoing Iowa Code provisions, Botanicanna is subject a three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine. In accordance with Iowa Code §805.8C, Botanicanna accepts the following penalty: i Three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine. Botanicanna -71'-�)-1 A - Date Signature Name — Please Print Date NOTE: This must be signed by an individual tobacco permittee, or in the case of another business entity, by individual(s) who have authority to bind the entity. Page 377 of 1713 THEREFORE, in lieu of a hearing, the City of Dubuque City Council hereby orders that the foregoing civil penalty has been remitted by Botanicanna to the City of Dubuque — Police Department. PASSED AND APPROVED this K/ day of QC�c cr' , 20;q .• .•.imayor Attest: I/, Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk ACKNOWLEDGMENTISETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Tobacco Compliance --111 Violation RE: EZ Stop II 700 Rhomberg Avenue Dubuque, IA 52001 1, A V-a kk VA*n�,A_n behalf of EZ Stop 11, hereby knowingly and voluntarily acknowledge that: a) EZ Stop II received the notice regarding the above -referenced case. b) EZ Stop 11 admits that the facts and allegations are true and correct. c) EZ Stop 11 waives a hearing and submits to the statutory penalties prescribed by law. d) EZ Stop 11 understands that this violation will count as an official "First Violation -- Tobacco Compliance" of City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 7-5AW15, pursuant to Iowa Code §805.8C. EZ Stop II has a tobacco permit for 700 Rhomberg Avenue. Violation of the tobacco permit occurred as follows: Violation Date Violation Type Violation Number February 9, 2024 Tobacco Violation 18f Violation Under the foregoing Iowa Code provisions, EZ Stop Il is subject to a three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine. In accordance with Iowa Code §805.8C, EZ Stop II accepts the following penalty: • Three hundred dollar ($300.00) fine. EZ Stop 11 Signature Signature my, dl.�- JzAj� Name — Please Print Name — Please Print CK — -2 ) - 9 11 Date r Date NOTE: This must be signed by an individual tobacco permittee, or in the case of another business entity, by individual(s) who have authority to bind the entity. Page 379 of 1713 THEREFORE, in lieu of a hearing, the City of Dubuque City Council hereby orders that the foregoing civil penalty has been remitted by EZ Stop II to the City of Dubuque — Police Department. PASSED AND APPROVED this a 1 day of 0A010e,- , 20 34 . ram Cava ,Mayor Attest: &4j-4-6'I Adrienne Breitfelder, bty Clerk