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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: December 27, 2022
SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.
PURPOSE:
To increase the number of Class C: Specialty On-Site Consumption liquor licenses. Fox Valley Park District d/b/a Orchard Valley Golf Course, has applied for a liquor license for the premises at 2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, 60506.
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:
Fox Valley Park District d/b/a Orchard Valley Golf Course, is a golf course with a restaurant and lounge/bar. A liquor license application has been submitted requesting a license to offer alcohol for sale for on-site consumption in the full-service restaurant, bar and on the golf course. The liquor license at this location was previously issued to another business with the property owned by the Fox Valley Park District. Fox Valley Park District will now be taking over the operations and licensing.
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 to allow for the issuance of the license by the Liquor 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 and to bring additional business and people to the City of Aurora.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that this resolution be approved.
cc: Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
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