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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
DATE: October 6, 2016
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Alcoholic Liquor".
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this memo is to make changes to Class D-1 - Metropolitan exposition and auditorium license and the Temporary Permits.
BACKGROUND:
The current liquor code was adopted in 1986, with amendments in 2010, 2011, 2015 and 2016. Recently, the City of Aurora was approached by the Fox Valley Park District to discuss the option of expanding their ability to offer alcohol at scheduled events and programs.
DISCUSSION:
The Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) has multiple facilities located in and around the City of Aurora and desires to expand the ability to host private and public events offering alcoholic beverages to remain competitive with surrounding communities. Currently, the FVPD applies for Temporary Permits or must partner with a caterer who has a local liquor license for events which limits their offerings to their patrons, in turn limiting their ability to expand programmatic and service offerings. The key centers that would be affected by these changes would be Blackberry Farm and the Prisco and Eola Community Centers.
Changes Recommended for the Classifications:
Class D-1 Metropolitan exposition and auditorium license
* Expand the ownership to include properties owned by a special district.
Temporary Permit
* Create an exemption for any "public body" from the limit of three (3) temporary permits per calendar year. For this section a "public body" shall mean the state, any county, township, special district, school or school district, municipality, or any official, board, commission or department thereof, or other political subdivision of the state, now or hereafter created. All other requirements would be followed.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the proposed changes to Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances enti...
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