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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: May 14, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.
PURPOSE:
To increase the number of Class D: Fox Valley Entertainment District (Auditorium/Theatrical) liquor licenses. A new business, Bit Theater, Inc., d/b/a Bit Theater, is opening at 4034 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora and have submitted a liquor license application. They intend to offer improvisational comedy performances and classes, team coaching, live music and theater performances, along with other theater activities. Bit Theater, Inc. will offer a full bar along with prepackaged snack food for sale during their hours of operation and they plan to collaborate with local restaurants to provide a variety of carry-in/delivery food options for their patrons.
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:
Bit Theater, Inc. has submitted a liquor license application to offer alcohol for sale for on-site consumption at the theater. If approved, this liquor license will allow the sale of alcohol during theater operating hours.
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 Liquor Commissioner. City staff has been working closely 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 ...
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