Aurora, Illinois

File #: 24-0420    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/30/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/25/2024 Final action: 6/25/2024
Title: A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Core Entertainment District liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Aurora Metropolitan Expo. Center Authority - Paramount Theatre - 5 E Downer Pl, Ste G, Aurora). [Ward 2]
Attachments: 1. Paramount Downer Application_Redacted, 2. Paramount Downer Plans, 3. Exhibit A - Paramount Theatre
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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin

FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk

DATE: May 30, 2024

SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.

PURPOSE:
To increase the number of Class D: Downtown Core Entertainment District 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:
Aurora Metropolitan Expo. Center Authority is opening a new theater at 5 E Downer Pl, Ste G and has applied for a liquor license to offer alcohol for sale for on-site consumption during performances.

Attached is the application submitted for your consideration. If approved, this resolution will increase 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 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 this resolution be approved.


cc: Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee



CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS

RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Core Entertainment District liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Aurora Metropolitan Expo. Center Authority - Paramount Theatre - 5 E Downer Pl, Ste G, Aurora). [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 rule unit under s...

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