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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff
Deb Lang, Assistant Corporation Counsel
DATE: June 7, 2023
SUBJECT:
To establish a separate fee schedule via resolution for raffle licenses, related to Chapter 25, Sec. VIII, "Raffles" of the Code of Ordinances.
PURPOSE:
To implement and maintain raffle fee provisions by separate resolution and clarifying the fee structure.
BACKGROUND:
Historically, fees for raffle licenses have been set by ordinance. When fees are set by ordinance, subsequent changes to the fee schedule require the passage of a new ordinance and updating of the online code of ordinances. Other fees in the city are also set by resolution, such as this proposal for raffle fees.
DISCUSSION:
Currently, if fees are modified, the ordinance must be updated, and the online code of ordinances must be changed to reflect the fee amendments. Setting fees via separate resolution is more efficient than amending the ordinance and changing the online code of ordinances.
The proposed amendment will clarify the fee amounts. Currently, it is unclear what fee is to be charged for raffles with an aggregate prize value of $500.01 through $500.99 or with an aggregate prize value of $5,000.01 to $5,000.99. Staff is not proposing a change in the fee amounts, but is merely asking to clarify the existing amounts to be charged.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This amendment will streamline the process of setting fees for Raffle applications and make progress toward a consistent citywide process for license and permit fees.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the proposed resolution be approved.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Establishing a Fee Schedule for Raffle Licenses, Related to Chapter 25, Sec. VIII, "Raffles" of the Code of Ordinances.
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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 resolution of the City Council certain fees to be charged by the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows:
Section One: That all Resolutions or part of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed insofar as any conflict exists.
Section Two: That the fees required by Chapter 25, Sec. VIII of the Code of Ordinances shall be as identified in the attached Exhibit A.
Section Three: That upon passage, the City Clerk shall publish this Resolution in pamphlet form.