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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
DATE: July 28, 2015
SUBJECT:
Resolution Establishing the Maximum Number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.
PURPOSE:
To increase the number of Class E - Restaurant licenses by one (1) license, increasing the total maximum number of Class E to 46.
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:
Central Florida Restaurants, Inc. d/b/a TGI Friday's, located at 888 N. State Route 59, Aurora, Illinois, submitted a liquor license application seeking a Class E license for the purpose of selling to the general public alcoholic liquor by the drink for consumption on the premises where sold, and not for resale in any form, provided that such sales shall be only in conjunction with the sale of food for consumption on the premises.
TGI Friday's has been operating at this location since 2001. Due to a recent change in ownership, the previously issued liquor license will be terminated per Sec. 6-7 of the City of Aurora liquor ordinance. The new owner, Central Florida Restaurants, Inc., has therefore applied for a new liquor license as per our city code.
Attached is the application submitted for your consideration. If approved, this resolution would increase the number of allowable liquor licenses as indicated in the accompanying Exhibit A to allow for the issuance of the license by the Commissioner. City staff has been working with the business owner 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:
I am recommending that this resolution be ...
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