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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: September 19, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.
PURPOSE:
To increase the number of Class A: Beer & Wine Only liquor licenses. A business that will be opening soon, El Paso Mas Grande Inc., at 2134 W Galena Blvd., has submitted a liquor license application.
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:
El Paso Mas Grande Inc. has submitted a liquor license application to offer beer & wine only for sale for off-site consumption in their grocery store. If approved, this liquor license will allow the sale of packaged beer and wine during business hours.
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 A: Beer & Wine Only liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from El Paso Mas Grande Inc. at 2134 W Galena Blvd., Aurora). [Ward 5]
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