HomeMy WebLinkAboutG4-26 Ordinance No. G4-26
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. G59-25 ESTABLISHING FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY
SERVICES, PERMITS, LICENSES, USE OF FACILITIES AND OTHER MATTERS
WHEREAS, the Illinois Video Gaming Act (230 ILCS 40/1, et seq) was enacted on July
13, 2009, and legalized the use of video gaming terminals in certain liquor license establishments
and licensed truck stop establishments within the state; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance G17-13, adopted by the City Council on March 13,
2013, the City Council of the City of Elgin determined that it was appropriate to allow video
gaming within the City of Elgin pursuant to the Illinois Video Gaming Act; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. G30-19, adopted by the City Council on July 10,
2019, the City Council amended the Elgin Municipal Code to add a new Chapter 6.08, entitled
"Video Gaming," which established video gaming license requirements for establishments
operating any video gaming terminals and for distributors of video gaming terminals in the City
of Elgin; and
WHEREAS,Ordinance No.G30-19 established that the license fee for distributors of video
gaming terminals under section 6.08.030 of the Elgin Municipal Code would be $1,500.00 per
video gaming terminal, and the license fee for establishments with video gaming terminals under
section 6.08.040 of the Elgin Municipal Code would be $25.00 per video gaming terminal; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary to increase the fees for
video gaming terminals in the City of Elgin as provided for in this ordinance, and finds that such
fee increases bear a reasonable relationship to the City's video gaming regulations and the costs
associated therewith; and
WHEREAS,the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise any
power and perform any function pertaining to its government affairs; and
WHEREAS, the increase in the fees for video gaming terminals as provided in this
ordinance pertains to the government and affairs of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Ordinance No. G59-25, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Elgin on December 17, 2025, establishing fees for various City services, permits, licenses, use of
facilities and other matters, be and is hereby amended by amending the following fees in Exhibit
1 thereto:
"VIDEO GAMING FEES
• License fee for distributors of video gaming terminals (EMC 6.08.030)
The annual license fee for every distributor that is licensed to distribute, sell, lease out,
establish or supply any video gaming terminal in the City is $2,000.00.
• License fee for establishments with video gaming terminals (EMC 6.08.040)
The annual license fee for establishments with video gaming terminals is $75.00.
• License fee for video gaming distributor applications (EMC 6.08.050)
Application fee for video gaming distributors license shall be $200.00 for an initial
application."
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
s/David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: February 25, 2026
Passed: February 25, 2026
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: February 25, 2026
Published: February 25, 2026
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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