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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: January 9, 2023
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance amending Chapter 6 Sec. 6-2 and Sec. 6-10 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) Endorsement.
PURPOSE:
To modify the BYOB Endorsement to extend eligibility for the Endorsement to bona fide governmental entities with a valid on-site consumption liquor license to allow said entities to be eligible for a BYOB Endorsement on property owned by the governmental entity for events at locations other than their licensed location.
BACKGROUND:
Currently, a "public body" (state, county, township, school district, municipality, special district) is provided the opportunity through Sec. 6-10(a)(8) to utilize the Temporary Permit process. As local public bodies have evolved and are hosting a variety of events on a regular basis, the Temporary Permit process is no longer the most efficient or cost-effective option for a public body or staff.
DISCUSSION:
Staff discussed several different options in order to accommodate requests from our local public bodies for a simpler and more streamlined process to allow members of the public to attend public events with the BYOB concept. To provide flexibility that still provides the framework and requirements outlined in Chapter 6, expanding the requirements to obtain the BYOB endorsement was determined the most viable option. All public bodies with on-site consumption liquor licenses and a BYOB endorsement will still be required to comply with all obligations of a licensed establishment, including accountability and oversight, at all locations where they host events that allow BYOB.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This amendment will encourage economic development in the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the proposed ordinance be adopted.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance amending Chapter 6 Section 6-2 and Section 6-10 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the BYOB Endorsement.
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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, it is necessary and desirable to amend the code regarding the licensing of businesses to sell alcohol and video gaming establishments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows:
Section One: That Chapter 6 Sec. 6-2 and Sec. 6-10 shall be and hereby are amended as set forth in Exhibit A.
Section Two: That the ordinance shall be in full force and effect, and shall be controlling, upon the passage and approval of the ordinance.
Section Three: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
Section Four: That any section or provision of this ordinance that is construed to be invalid or void shall not affect the remaining sections or provisions which shall remain in full force and effect thereafter.
Section Five: That the City Clerk and Corporation Counsel are hereby authorized to make any non-substantive or clerical changes to Chapter 6, Sec. 6-2 and Sec. 6-10 as necessary for purposes of updating the online municipal code.