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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Deb Lang, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: June 7, 2021
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance amending provisions of the Aurora Liquor Control Ordinance creating the definition of an E-Commerce Delivery Store including standards for liquor licensing and identifying the rules pertaining to the process of E-Commerce Delivery of alcohol.
PURPOSE:
A business seeking to open an E-Commerce Delivery Store contacted staff regarding their options to sell and deliver beer, wine and liquor via online or telephone orders only. As this is a new concept to the City of Aurora, the current Liquor Control Ordinance does not provide a mechanism for this type of business to obtain a local liquor license to sell beer, wine and liquor. The proposed modifications define the E-Commerce Delivery Store and provide rules for delivery of alcohol by E-Commerce Delivery Stores. This expansion of the Liquor Control Ordinance will allow businesses offering online and telephone ordering for delivery the opportunity to delivery alcohol .
BACKGROUND:
While there are currently liquor license options for stores (not primarily dedicated to the sale of alcohol) to obtain a package liquor license, all options currently in our code have historically incorporated the typical storefront model for retail sales with respect to the required square footage and storage of products.
DISCUSSION:
With the increased utilization of home delivery services in the last year, this proposed modification to the Liquor Control Ordinance will enable the City of Aurora to keep up with the changing times and allow new business concepts the ability to obtain a liquor license for delivery only.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The proposed changes will allow delivery-only stores offering a variety of goods for delivery to provide home-delivery of alcohol and a wide variety of other convenience items.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff requests that this ordinance be enacted.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance amending the Aurora Liquor Control Ordinance pertaining to E-Commerce Delivery Stores.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is appropriate and in the best interest of the City to amend Sec. 6-2 and Sec. 6-8 of the Aurora Liquor Control Ordinance to define E-Commerce Delivery Stores and provide an appropriate license classification for these type of stores.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows:
Section One: That the Aurora Liquor Control Ordinance shall be and hereby is amended as set forth in said "Exhibit A."
Section Two: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect, and shall be controlling, upon its passage and approval.
Section Three: That all Ordinances or part of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed insofar as any conflict exists.
Section Four: That any section, phrase or paragraph of this Ordinance that is construed to be invalid, void or unconstitutional shall not affect the remaining sections, phrases, or paragraphs of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section Five: That the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published in pamphlet form upon its passage.