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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: August 19, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to Establish Annual Fees for Complimentary Alcohol Service liquor licenses as defined in Chapter 6, Alcoholic Liquor, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, Illinois.
PURPOSE:
To set the annual fee for Complimentary Alcohol Service liquor licenses.
BACKGROUND:
On October 8, 2019, the City created a new liquor license classification entitled, Class T - Full Service Salon and Spa, pursuant to O19-066. On April 14, 2020, the City created a new on-site consumption license definition for Complimentary Beer and Wine, pursuant to O20-023. This definition was subsequently modified to Complimentary Alcohol Service (and includes Salons and Spas) on August 10, 2021, pursuant to O21-040. A fee needs to be set for the now-combined Class T and Complimentary Alcohol Service license classification before the issuance of a license in this classification.
DISCUSSION:
All liquor license classification fees were set on December 18, 2018, pursuant to R18-331, with the exception of the subsequently created Complimentary Alcohol Service license. There is currently no yearly license fee set for the new Complimentary Alcohol Service license. Based upon a review of the fees of several Illinois municipalities, it was found that fees for similar licenses typically range from $100.00 per year to $1,000.00 per year. Staff recommends setting the yearly license fee for Complimentary Alcohol Service at $350.00 per year.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This change will allow businesses to apply for a Complimentary Alcohol Service liquor license.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff requests that the proposed Resolution be approved.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to Establish Annual Fees for Complimentary Alcohol Service liquor licenses as defined in Chapter 6, Alcoholic Liquor, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, Illinois.
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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 necessary for the City of Aurora to determine by separate ordinance or resolution of the City Council certain fees and fines to be charged by the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: That the yearly liquor license fee for Complimentary Alcohol Service licenses be set at $350.00 per year.