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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE: July 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 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:
GJM Pizza LLC d/b/a Ach-N-Lou's Pizza Pub, was recently issued a liquor license in anticipation of purchasing 100% ownership of the business at 1592 N Farnsworth, for the purposes of selling alcohol for on-site consumption only. Subsequent to the license approval, it was determined that the ownership change will be completed differently than originally planned, and that GJM Pizza LLC will now purchase Ach-N-Lou's Pizza Pub, Inc. In effect, this means that Ach-N-Lou's Pizza Pub, Inc. will continue to operate, just with 100% new ownership. Approval for the new license was previously given by City Council pursuant to Resolution 25-194 on May 27, 2025, therefore, approval for the issuance of a liquor license is being sought in the original name of the corporation at this time.
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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