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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Isabel M. GarcÃa-Kodron, City Clerk
DATE: February 19, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to extend the hours for the sale and consumption of liquor on Monday, March 17/18, 2014 - St. Patrick's Day.
PURPOSE:
Certain establishments currently licensed to sell/serve liquor have requested an extended hour of sale and consumption of liquor for Monday, March 17th, 2014 (St. Patrick's Day).
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora has approved St. Patrick's Day extended hours for license classifications A, B, E and F in the past. Similarly to New Year's Eve and the day before Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day is a popular day for celebrations. Some licensees will celebrate with live acts, and would like to be afforded the extra time they need to serve their customers. Last year, we experienced no problems with this extension.
DISCUSSION:
This resolution, if approved, would not affect the current wording within the Liquor Ordinance, nor would it cause a permanent change in the Ordinance, as it is for the approval of extended hours on a single occasion.
As required in the past, any licensees granted permission to extend their hours on the abovementioned day would be required to meet additional conditions as stated in the proposed resolution below.
If approved, the office of the City Clerk would provide the Police Department with a list of all establishments that have applied for and have been granted permission to extend their hours by one (1) hour, resembling the manner in which we handle the extended hours for New Year's Eve.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This resolution, if approved, would enhance business opportunities for establishments in connection with the upcoming observance of St. Patrick's Day.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request that this resolution be forwarded to the March 4th, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting to seek a recommendation for approval by City Council on March 11, 2014.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing an extended hour of sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor for Liquor License classifications A, B, E and F on Monday, March 17, 2014 only, upon approval by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.
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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, it is the intention of the Council to hereby allow for the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor by those approved establishments holding a Class A, B, E, or F license one hour later on Monday, March 17, 2014 (St. Patrick's Day) (on Tuesday, March 18, 2014), provided that:
1. Live acts, which include vocal soloists or groups, instrumental soloists or groups (excluding DJ's), have been hired as entertainment for March 17, 2014 (St. Patrick's Day); and
2. Menus must be in effect and food must be served and prepared on the premises, as specified in the City's Liquor Ordinance, for the entire time of operation; and
3. Qualified establishments must apply and be approved by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner for the extended hour of operation; and
4. Said extension will be granted for the consumption on the premises only, with the hour of sale of packaged liquor not being affected by this resolution; and
5. Permission must be requested from the Local Liquor Control Commissioner not later than Friday, March 14, 2014; and
6. The Local Liquor Control Commission may deny such request from any establishment that has had its liquor license suspended within the past year or for any establishment that owes the City money or is in violation of any City codes; and
7. The passage of this resolution would not change the hours as set forth in the City's Liquor Ordinance henceforth; and
WHEREAS, the fee for said extended hour shall be $50.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that, on the evening of Monday, March 17, 2014 (St. Patrick's Day), and upon approval by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, the holders of a Class A Liquor License may be allowed to sell and serve alcoholic liquor until 12:00 midnight, and the holders of a Class B, E, or F Liquor License may be allowed to sell and serve alcoholic liquor until 2:00 a.m. (on Tuesday, March 18, 2014), provided that all of the above-referenced provisions are met.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor