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TO: Mayor Robert J. O’Connor
FROM: Bill Wiet, Chief Development Services Officer
DATE: February 20, 2017
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval of an outdoor seating area (Tivoli Plaza) as part of a temporary liquor license extension for Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant. Also, the request is to allow for food and liquor sales until 11:30 PM rather than the 10:00 PM allowed in 2016. However, outdoor music will still not be permitted beyond 10:00PM.
PURPOSE:
To allow for food, beverage, and entertainment outdoor at the City-owned Tivoli Plaza between the dates of May 5 to September 27, 2017. This will give Ballydoyle patrons options to sit indoors in the restaurant or outside in the plaza. The additional outdoor evening hours would help to capture patrons of RiverEdge Park once the music venue closes for the evening.
BACKGROUND:
In response to the success of the use of the Tivoli Plaza in 2016, Ballydoyle has again asked for the use of the Plaza for the summer of 2017.
DISCUSSION:
Improvements will be made to the Ballydoyle deck as well as to the barriers separating the licensed area, among others.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This request should have a minimal impact on City services, rather, it will add another option to the downtown's entertainment districts.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the License Agreement for Temporary Use of the Tivoli Plaza be approved.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Franco
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Approving a License Agreement for Temporary Use of Public Property Relative to an Outdoor Seating Area and as Part of a Temporary Liquor License Extension for Ballydoyle Aurora, LLC.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant located at 28 West New York has requested of the City of Aurora use of the City-owned property commonly known as Tivoli Plaza for outdoor seating, liquor service and entertainment; and
WHEREAS, Ballydoyle had requested and received permission by the City of Aurora to use the Tivoli Plaza in the Summer of 2016 which proved successful and a valuable amenity in the downtown, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Aurora and its residents to approve the License Agreement, and its terms and provisions, for the temporary use of the Tivoli Plaza by Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: That the License Agreement for Temporary Use of Public Property Relative to an Outdoor Seating Area and as Part of a Temporary Liquor License Extension for Ballydoyle Aurora, LLC ("License Agreement"), attached hereto and made a part thereof, be approved.