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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: May 6, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of liquor licenses by class.
PURPOSE:
To approve the change of ownership of a currently licensed business and maintain the current number of Class B liquor licenses. GJM Pizza LLC, d/b/a Ach-N-Lou's Pizza Pub Inc., is acquiring 100% ownership of the business at 1592 N Farnsworth, and has applied to sell alcohol for on-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:
GJM Pizza LLC d/b/a Ach-N-Lou's Pizza Pub Inc., is purchasing 100% ownership of the business at 1592 N Farnsworth, and has applied for a liquor license for the purposes of selling alcohol for on-site consumption only. This is a 100% ownership change. Ach-N-Lou's has been in business in Aurora for decades and the prospective owners wish to carry on this local tradition. Attached is the application submitted for your consideration. If approved, this resolution will maintain the number of Class B licenses, as indicated in the accompanying Exhibit A, and will allow for the issuance of the license by the Liquor Commissioner to the new owners. City staff will continue to work with the applicants 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 resolution be approved.
cc: Public Health, Safety & Transportation Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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