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TO:	Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM:	Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk
DATE:	December 27, 2022
SUBJECT:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class. 
PURPOSE:
To increase the number of Class B:  On-Site Consumption liquor licenses.  A business that is new to the City of Aurora, Black Pepper Lounge, LLC d/b/a Black Pepper Lounge, is opening a restaurant at 1515 Butterfield Rd., Unit #119, Aurora and 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:
Black Pepper Lounge, LLC d/b/a Black Pepper Lounge has submitted a liquor license application to offer alcohol for sale for on-site consumption in a full-service restaurant.  If approved, this liquor license will allow the sale of alcohol during business hours.  Black Pepper Lounge will offer a full menu.
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 B:  On-Site Consumption liqu...
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