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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: December 2, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of liquor licenses by class.
PURPOSE:
To approve the change of ownership of a currently licensed business and maintain the current number of Class B - Onsite Consumption liquor licenses.
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:
A new owner, Carlos A. Hernandez, will be taking over Reuland Food Service at 115 Oak Ave., Aurora. This change represents 100% ownership change. Reuland Food Service will continue to operate with little to no changes, including catering services, with 100% new ownership. Approval for the issuance of a new liquor license is being sought. There is no entertainment proposed to be held at this business. The new owner/applicant is currently part of the operations of the business.
If approved, this resolution will maintain the number of Class B licenses, as indicated in the accompanying Exhibit A, and will allow for the issuance of the license by the Liquor Commissioner to the new owners.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The proposed resolution presents an opportunity to further the City of Aurora's economic development and to bring additional revenue to the City of Aurora.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that this resolution be approved.
cc: Public Health, Safety & Transportation Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite Consumption liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from Reuland Food Service at 115 Oak Ave.). [Ward 2]
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rul...
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