Council Objects to Liquor Permit Renewal on Lorain Avenue
Cleveland City Council is moving to formally object to the renewal of liquor permits for a business located at 7310 Lorain Avenue. Introduced as Emergency Resolution 1021-2026, the measure seeks to prevent the renewal of C2 and C2X liquor permits for the establishment currently doing business as HP Fuel.
What's in the file
The resolution, introduced by Councilmember Hudson, records an official objection to the renewal of Permit No. 2849577, which is owned by 7310 Lorain, LLC. According to the 1021-2026-FOR ADOPTION document, the City argues the applicant is unfit to continue the business because it has operated in a manner that demonstrates a disregard for state laws, regulations, or local ordinances.
The resolution includes the following provisions:
- Records an official objection to the C2 and C2X liquor permit renewal for the business at 7310 Lorain Avenue.
- Requests that the Director of Liquor Control set a hearing regarding the application.
- Directs the Clerk of Council to transmit certified copies of the resolution, a letter of objection, and a request for a hearing in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, to the Director of Liquor Control.
- Requires a statement from the Director of Law asserting that the objection is based on substantial legal grounds.
Because this is an emergency measure, it requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all elected Council members to take effect immediately upon approval by the Mayor.
Who may be affected
- Ward 11
- 7310 Lorain, LLC (DBA: HP Fuel)
Status and timeline
- August 27, 2026: The resolution was introduced to City Council.
- August 28, 2026: The resolution was scheduled for reading.
The record indicates the measure is currently "Agenda Ready."
What to watch next
The resolution requests that the Director of Liquor Control set a hearing for the permit application.
Residents can verify these details and review the full text of the resolution by visiting the Cleveland City Council Legistar website.
Source record
- File
- 1021-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 26, 2026