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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Blanca Dominguez, Asst. Corp. Counsel
DATE: Nov. 30, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing application and license fees for private immobilization of vehicles on private property.
PURPOSE:
Attached is a resolution setting the application and license fees for private immobilization of vehicles on private property pursuant to Section 46-65 of Chapter 46 of the City of Aurora's Code of Ordinances.
BACKGROUND:
On June 23, 2015, the City Council passed Ordinance O15-025 which allowed for the licensing and regulation of private vehicle immobilization services on private property. Section 46-65 of the Private Immobilization Ordinance allows the City Council to set application, license and renewal fees by ordinance or resolution.
DISCUSSION:
In accordance with Section 46-65 of the City of Aurora's Code of Ordinances, the proposed application fee of $250.00 for the processing of a private immobilization is consistent with the fee charged to liquor license applicants and is intended to cover the costs associated with said processing, including, without limitation, cost of conduction a background check as required under Section 46-64 of the Private Immobilization Ordinance. The proposed fee of $125.00 for the actual private immobilization license and subsequent annual renewals is consistent with the fee that is already assessed for a commercial relocator's license pursuant to Section 46-55 of Chapter 46 of the City's Code of Ordinances.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The setting of the application, license and renewal fees consistent with other similar licenses in the City of Aurora will allow for the offset of costs associated processing such an application as well as the assessment of a fee is that is just and reasonable.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that this resolution setting the application, license and renewal fees for a private immobilization license be reviewed and considered by the Finance Committee on at the meeting to be held on December 8, 2015.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Establishing Application, License and Renewal Fees for Private Immobilization of Vehicles on Private Property in the City of Aurora
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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, in furtherance of its home rule powers and pursuant to Section 46-65 of Chapter 46 of the City of Aurora’s Code of Ordinances, it is necessary and desirable for the City of Aurora to set application, license and renewal fees for private immobilization of vehicles on private property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the application, license and renewal fees for private immobilization of vehicles on private property, pursuant to Section 46-65 of Chapter 46 of the Code of Ordinances shall not exceed the amounts set forth in the following schedule:
(a) Private Immobilization License Application Fee: $250.00
(b) Initial Private Immobilization License Fee: $125.00
(c) Private Immobilization License Annual Renewal Fee: $125.00.