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2. Bar, restaurant owners happy with pandemic help from Fargo commission; other businesses say Why not us?
Michelle Cody, studio director of Fly Fitness in Fargo, would like to see the Fargo City Commission offer gyms a break on utility charges similar to what will be offered to bars and restaurants in 2021. David Samson / The Forum
Fargo bar and restaurant owners are breathing a little easier thanks to the Fargo City Commission’s decision to rebate liquor license and inspection fees and waive city utility charges for the first six months of 2021.
At the same time, owners of other businesses are saying, “Why not us?” when it comes to getting help to keep their doors open, too.
The aid will cost the city about $696,120 in utility collections for water, sewer and garbage, $306,000 for alcohol license renewal rebates and $137,445 for food inspection fees.
In all, the program is estimated to cost the city about $1.1 million, or about $2,500 per establishment on average.
Chad Klimek, who owns The Windbreak bar and music venue in south Fargo and is a co-owner of Southtown Pourhouse, said the city’s help was sorely needed and is welcome.
“It’s great news. It’s a huge help for everybody. That’s a significant savings,” Klimek said. It’s been hard keeping his businesses going through the pandemic. It’s even harder when you can’t have live music. … The Windbreak has seen a dramatic loss in sales.