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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Mayor's Office
Law Department
DATE: March 3, 2023
SUBJECT:
An ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article XII "Mobile Food Unit Vendors".
PURPOSE:
This draft proposes changes to the mobile food unit ordinance based on feedback from the City Council and the community.
BACKGROUND:
In November of 2022, the City Council unanimously approved a moratorium on new licenses for mobile food units to examine if changes to the ordinance were warranted. Staff presented a summary of the issues raised by the City Council, and it was determined amendments would be beneficial.
DISCUSSION:
Staff began the process of drafting proposals for the committee to review, based on factors including survey data, identified gaps in the ordinance, financial data, committee feedback, existing city rules and regulations, best practices and community feedback. The attached draft is reflective of all referenced components.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Approval of this ordinance will have a positive impact on the community.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully requests the Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee forwards this draft ordinance to the full Committee of the Whole for review and approval.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article XII entitled "Mobile Food Unit Vendors" of the Code of Ordinances.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council anticipated adopting amendments to Chapter 25, Article XII...
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