Council Objects to Liquor Permit Transfer on West 130th Street

September 26, 2026

Cleveland City Council is formally opposing a proposed change in ownership for a liquor permit at a business located at 4741 West 130th Street. Introduced by Council Member Kazy via Emergency Resolution 1177-2026, the measure seeks to block the transfer of C1 and C2 liquor permits from KIMVIS, Inc. to Reva Satyam, LLC, which operates as City Mart.

What's in the file

The resolution officially records Council's objection to the transfer of Permit No. 04652205-1 to Permit No. 10017662-1 1177-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-TRFO-4741 West 130th Street-WARD 13. According to the official text, Council cites several rationales for this objection:

The area is described as a high-crime area that is already saturated with other liquor outlets.
The applicant may not qualify as a permit holder or has demonstrated a disregard for state laws, regulations, or local ordinances.
The premises may not meet the building, safety, or health requirements of the City or County.
The physical layout of the establishment could prevent reasonable access for law enforcement or Division of Liquor Control agents.
The location's relationship to the neighborhood could substantially interfere with public peace, decency, sobriety, or good order.

The resolution requests that the Superintendent of Liquor Control set a hearing for the application. As an emergency measure, the Clerk of Council is directed to transmit certified copies of the objection and a request to hold the hearing in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County 1177-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-TRFO-4741 West 130th Street-WARD 13.

Who may be affected

Ward 13: The neighborhood where the business is located.
Reva Satyam, LLC (DBA: City Mart): The applicant seeking to acquire the liquor permits.
KIMVIS, Inc.: The current permit holder.

Status and timeline

September 25, 2026: Resolution 1177-2026 was introduced.
Present: The resolution is currently listed as "Agenda Ready."

Because this is an emergency measure, if it receives an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all elected Council members, it will take effect immediately upon adoption and approval by the Mayor 1177-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-TRFO-4741 West 130th Street-WARD 13.

What to watch next

The record indicates the next concrete step is for the Superintendent of Liquor Control to set a hearing regarding the permit application.

Residents can verify the details of this resolution by reviewing the official source record at the Cleveland City Council website.

Source record

File: 1177-2026
Type: Emergency Resolution
Status: Agenda Ready
Committee: City Council
Introduced: September 24, 2026

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