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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin and City Council
FROM: The Law Department
DATE: June 4, 2019
SUBJECT:
An ordinance amending Chapter 8 - AMUSEMENTS, Division 5 - VIDEO GAMING, Section 8-131 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Licensee requirements"
PURPOSE:
The proposed amendment seeks to allow for a potential distance reduction for a video gaming terminal license applicant.
BACKGROUND:
In 2018 the City amended the ordinance to prohibit video gaming terminals within 2,640 feet (one half mile) of an existing establishment with video gaming terminals.
DISCUSSION:
There may be certain circumstances where the issuance of a video gaming terminal license within a half mile of an existing license may not be detrimental to the area. This amendment allows establishments within 2,640 feet of another existing video gaming license to apply for a reduction in the distance requirement. If an application is submitted it would be reviewed by an administrative hearing officer. The hearing officer would review six factors and make a recommendation to the liquor commissioner as to whether or not to grant the reduction.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This proposed amendment would allow for video licenses to be issued within a half mile of an existing video gaming establishment in limited circumstances when granting the license will not be detrimentally impact the existing licensee or the surrounding community.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully requested that the proposed amendment to Chapter 8 be approved and forwarded to the Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee for review.
cc: Rules Administration and Procedure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Video Gaming.".
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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 in the best interest of the City to amend Chapter 8 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances entitled "Video Gaming," in such a manner to allow for applicants to apply for a reduction of the distance requirement in certain circumstances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows:
That Chapter 8, Section 8-131 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as reflected in Exhibit A.