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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
DATE: March 9, 2018
SUBJECT:
An ordinance establishing an extension of the temporary moratorium established by O17-064 regarding the issuance of video gaming terminal licenses for a period of two additional weeks to end on March 27, 2018.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council's approval to place a temporary moratorium on the issuance of video gaming terminal licenses.
BACKGROUND:
The Illinois Video Gaming Act (230 ILCS 40/1) enacted in 2010 enabled video gaming terminals to be allowed in bars and restaurants on their premises as an accessory use. In 2012 the City of Aurora adopted an ordinance establishing that a license is required for video gaming terminals and adopted the Illinois Video Gaming Act in its entirety. An annual fee and application process was established and mirrored the requirements in the Illinois Video Gaming Act. The Act establishes that a business is allowed to operate up to five machines per licensed establishment. The statute defines a licensed establishment as "...any licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed or otherwise served for consumption on the premises, whether the establishment operates on a nonprofit or for-profit bases (230 ILCS40/5)." The City of Aurora has not adopted or imposed any further regulations or restrictions and the City currently does not regulate video gaming separately from its regulation of alcohol through issuing of liquor licenses.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the recommended extension of the moratorium is to ensure that the changes to the Aurora Code of Ordinances be coordinated with the end of the moratorium.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I hereby recommend that the City Council approve the attached proposed ordinance that will declare an extension of the temporary moratorium on the issuance of video gaming terminal licenses in the City of Aurora.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE _...
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