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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: January 27, 2022
SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora liquor licenses by class.
PURPOSE:
To approve the change of ownership of a currently licensed business and maintain the number of Class A: Package Sales (Beer & Wine Only/Gas Station) liquor licenses as currently approved. 7-Eleven, Inc., d/b/a 7-Eleven #32202L, is undergoing an ownership change at 1202 N Eola Rd, and has applied to sell packaged beer and wine at that location for off-site consumption only.
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:
7-Eleven, Inc, d/b/a 7-Eleven #32202L, is undergoing an ownership change at 1202 N Eola Rd and has submitted a liquor license application for the purposes of selling packaged beer and wine for off-site consumption. This is a 100% ownership change, however, this ownership transfer is between the current franchisees and the 7-Eleven Corporation. The existing gas station has held a liquor license allowing packaged beer and wine sales at this location since 2015. Attached is the application submitted for your consideration. If approved, this resolution will maintain the number of allowable liquor licenses as indicated in the accompanying Exhibit A and will allow for the issuance of the license by the Liquor Commissioner to the new owner. City staff has been working with the applicant 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 and to bring additional revenue to the City of Aurora.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that this resol...
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