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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: May 15, 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. The restaurant currently at 518 S Lake Street, Taqueria Muniz, is undergoing a 100% change in ownership. The business is being purchased by Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant LLC, d/b/a Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant. The new LLC 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:
Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant LLC d/b/a Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant has submitted a liquor license application to offer alcohol for sale for on-site consumption. The current owners, Taqueria Muniz Mexican Food, Inc., have held a City of Aurora liquor license since November of 2019. Upon the final transfer of ownership of the business, if approved, this liquor license will allow the restaurant to continue to sell alcohol during business hours. Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant serves a full menu.
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 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 and to bring additional business and people to the City of Aurora.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that thi...
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