Council Objects to Proposed Liquor Permit Transfer on Fleet Avenue
Cleveland City Council is moving to formally object to a proposed change in liquor permit ownership for a business located at 7025 Fleet Avenue. Through Emergency Resolution 1025-2026, Council seeks to block the transfer of C2 and C2X liquor permits from Fleet Gas Deli, Inc. to Fleet Gas Station, Inc.
What's in the file
The resolution, introduced by Council Member Gray, records an official objection to the transfer of Permit No. 02777025-1 to Permit No. 10013303-1. According to the 1025-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-TRFO-7025 Fleet Avenue -WARD 3 document, the resolution provides several stated rationales for the objection:
- The area is identified as a high crime area that is already saturated with other liquor outlets.
- The applicant may not qualify as a permit holder or may have demonstrated a disregard for state laws, regulations, or local ordinances.
- The location may not conform to the building, safety, or health requirements of the City or County.
- The physical construction of the establishment may prevent reasonable access for law enforcement or Division of Liquor Control agents.
- The location may substantially interfere with public decency, sobriety, peace, or good order.
The resolution directs the Clerk of Council to transmit certified copies of the objection and a request for a hearing in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, to the Superintendent of Liquor Control. As an emergency measure, the resolution is designed to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds affirmative vote from Council and approval by the Mayor.
Who may be affected
- Ward 3
- Fleet Gas Deli, Inc.
- Fleet Gas Station, Inc.
Status and timeline
- September 9, 2026: The resolution was introduced to City Council.
- September 14, 2026: The resolution was prepared for adoption.
The record currently lists the status as "Agenda Ready."
What to watch next
The resolution requests that the Superintendent of Liquor Control set a formal hearing for the permit application in accordance with Section 4303.26 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for Resolution No. 1025-2026 through the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 1025-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 8, 2026