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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: May 16, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.
PURPOSE:
To maintain the number of Class B: On-Site Consumption liquor licenses. J&C Tutti Frutti, Inc. d/b/a Sushi Plus, is moving their business location and has submitted a liquor license application for your review.
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:
J&C Tutti Frutti, Inc. d/b/a Sushi Plus has submitted a liquor license application to offer alcohol for sale for on-site consumption at a new location. Sushi Plus is currently operating at 4430 Fox Valley Center Drive and is moving the business to Pacifica Square at 4302 E New York St #124. The business has been licensed at the current location at 4430 Fox Valley Center Drive since 2013. Pursuant to Sec. 6-19 of the Code of Ordinances, liquor licenses are not transferrable between business locations. When a liquor licensee wishes to relocate the licensed business, the licensee must submit a new liquor license application and fee for review by the City Council and issuance by the Local Liquor Commissioner.
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 at the new business location by the Liquor Commissioner. City staff has been working with the future 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 an...
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