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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Voigt, City Clerk
DATE: October 14, 2019
SUBJECT:
Resolution Establishing the Maximum Number of City of Aurora Liquor Licenses by Class.
PURPOSE:
To increase the number of Class F - Beer and Wine Restaurant license for the number of Class F licenses at 16.
BACKGROUND:
This request is presented in accordance with Section 6-9(a) and Section 6-13(s) of the City's Liquor Ordinance.
DISCUSSION:
Taqueria Aurora, 645 N. Elmwood Dr., Aurora, 60506 has submitted a liquor license application for a Class F license for the purpose of selling to the general public beer and wine by the drink for consumption on the premises only.
Attached are several items for your review. The first three exhibits are ones typically attached for the Council's review, the other four (4) are in accordance of the requirements set forth in 6-13(d). The attachments are as follows:
• Exhibit A - Number of Licenses by Class
• Exhibit B - Application
• Exhibit C - Floor Plan
• Exhibit D - Addendum to application responding to the requirements set forth in 6-13(d)
• Exhibit E - Aldermanic Recommendation
• Exhibit F - Liquor Control Hearing Officer Recommendation
• Exhibit G - Local Liquor Commissioners Recommendation
If approved, this resolution would increase the number of allowable liquor licenses as indicated in the accompanying Exhibit A to allow for the issuance of the licenses by the Commissioner. City staff has been working with the business representatives 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.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I am recommending that this resolution be referred to the November 5, 2019 meeting of the Committee of the Whole for consideration.
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 F City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Taqueria Aurora, dba Taqueira Aurora, 645 N. Elmwood Dr., Aurora, 60506).
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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, in accordance with Section 4-1 of the Illinois Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/4-1, and Section 6-9 of the City of Aurora Liquor Ordinance, the City Council may establish the maximum number of allowed liquor licenses within the City of Aurora; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 6-13(d), the City Council finds the applicant meets all of the requirements set forth in that section;
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 6-9, it is the desire of the City Council to increase and decrease the maximum number of allowed liquor licenses within the City of Aurora as reflected in the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, hereby establishes the allowable liquor licenses as set forth in Exhibit A.