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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings - City Clerk
DATE: November 20, 2020
SUBJECT:
Resolution Establishing the Maximum Number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.
PURPOSE:
To maintain the number of Class B: On-Site Consumption Licenses. There has been a change in the corporate structure of IJS Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Taqueria Los Comales #13 at 830 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora, IL 60505. Corporate ownership has changed by over 50%, however, this is an increase in the percentage ownership of a current owner only, to 100% ownership.
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:
Taqueria Los Comales #13 is located at 830 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora, IL 60505, and has submitted an application to renew their City of Aurora liquor license, including a change in over 50% of the ownership of the corporation. Taqueria Los Comales #13 has held a City of Aurora liquor license since 2006 and seeks to maintain their current license. Per the liquor license classification conversion, their license will be automatically converted from a Class E - Restaurant license to a Class B: On-Site Consumption license. The restaurant offers a full menu of meal options.
Attached is the renewal application reflecting the change in the corporate structure, 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 Commissioner.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The proposed resolution presents an opportunity to further the City of Aurora's economic development and to allow Taqueria Los Comales #13 to continue serving alcohol for on-site consumption.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I recommend that this resolution be r...
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