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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Isabel M. Garc?a-Kodron, City Clerk
DATE: February 19, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to extend the hours for the sale and consumption of liquor on Monday, March 17/18, 2014 - St. Patrick's Day.
PURPOSE:
Certain establishments currently licensed to sell/serve liquor have requested an extended hour of sale and consumption of liquor for Monday, March 17th, 2014 (St. Patrick's Day).
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora has approved St. Patrick's Day extended hours for license classifications A, B, E and F in the past. Similarly to New Year's Eve and the day before Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day is a popular day for celebrations. Some licensees will celebrate with live acts, and would like to be afforded the extra time they need to serve their customers. Last year, we experienced no problems with this extension.
DISCUSSION:
This resolution, if approved, would not affect the current wording within the Liquor Ordinance, nor would it cause a permanent change in the Ordinance, as it is for the approval of extended hours on a single occasion.
As required in the past, any licensees granted permission to extend their hours on the abovementioned day would be required to meet additional conditions as stated in the proposed resolution below.
If approved, the office of the City Clerk would provide the Police Department with a list of all establishments that have applied for and have been granted permission to extend their hours by one (1) hour, resembling the manner in which we handle the extended hours for New Year's Eve.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This resolution, if approved, would enhance business opportunities for establishments in connection with the upcoming observance of St. Patrick's Day.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request that this resolution be forwarded to the March 4th, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting to seek a recommendation for approval by City Council on March 11, 2014.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS...
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