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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: December 7, 2023
SUBJECT:
Resolution Establishing the Maximum Number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.
PURPOSE:
To review and approve a 100% change of corporate ownership and maintain the number of Class B - On-Site Consumption Liquor licenses to accommodate the change in ownership.
BACKGROUND:
This request is presented in accordance with the 2011 amendment to the City's Liquor Ordinance, specifically Section 6-9(a), which charges the City Council with the authority to determine the number of licenses available in each classification.
DISCUSSION:
JAS Bar & Grille Inc. dba: AC's Pub, is located at 2124 W. Galena Blvd., and new owners have submitted a liquor license application for a Class B license for the purpose of selling to the general public alcoholic liquor by the drink for consumption on the premises where sold due to a 100% change in corporate ownership. AC's Pub has had a liquor license at that location since 2018.
Attached is the application submitted for your consideration. If approved, this resolution would maintain the number of allowable liquor licenses as indicated in the accompanying Exhibit A to allow for the issuance of the licenses by the Commissioner. City staff has been working with the business representatives to ensure that all requirements for a liquor license, as set forth in Chapter 6 of the City's Code of Ordinances, are met.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The proposed resolution presents an opportunity to further the City of Aurora's economic development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of this item.
cc: Public Health, Safety & Transportation Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution maintaining the maximum number of Class B City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: JAS Bar & Grille Inc. d/b/a AC's Pub, 2124 W. Galena Blvd.) [Ward 5].
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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 accordance with Section 4-1 of the Illinois Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/4-1, and Section 6-9 of the City of Aurora Liquor Ordinance, the City Council may establish the maximum number of allowed liquor licenses within the City of Aurora; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 6-9, it is the desire of the City Council to maintain the maximum number of allowed liquor licenses within the City of Aurora as reflected in the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: establishes the number of allowable liquor licenses as set forth in Exhibit A.