G31-88 Ordinance No. G 3 I-88
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 6.06 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED
REGARDING THE SALE OF LIQUOR BY CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS
DURING SPECIAL EVENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is an Illinois municipal corporation and a home rule
unit pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function
pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the regulation of the sale of alcoholic liquor is a matter pertaining to
the government and affairs of the City of Elgin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section I. That Section 6.06.040(H) of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as
amended, is hereby amended to read as follows:
H. Class G. For the retail sale of alcoholic liquor by churches or
schools on church or school premises during periods when groups are
assembled on the premises solely for the promotion of some object other
than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors; expressly providing,
however, that no license shall issue to any single church or school for more
than three consecutive days nor for more than six days total in any
calendar year. The license fee shall be twenty-five dollars for each period.
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi-
sions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten days after its
passage and publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ George Van De Voorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: April 13, 1988
Passed: April 13 , 1988
Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
si Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk