Chapter 4 - Liquor
Division 5 - Applications

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SEC. 4.5 APPLICATIONS.

1. Applications for license shall be made in writing to the Commissioner, signed by the applicant, if an individual, by all participating parties of a partnership, or by a duly authorized officer thereof, if a club or corporation, verified by affidavit, and shall be submitted to and filed with the Town Clerk at least thirty (30) days prior to the issuance of any license. The applicant shall, at the time of application, file with the Town Treasurer, a non-refundable filing fee in the amount of $100.00 by certified check, cashier’s check, bank money order, personal money order, or postal money order. Applicants for license shall contain the following information, documents and statements:
    
   1. The name, birth date (if a natural person) and mailing address of the applicant. Articles of Incorporation, Partnership Agreement, Charter or similar document reflecting the legal existence of the entity seeking the License. The mailing address of the principal office of the applicant. The name under which the applicant intends to do business in the Town.
       
   2. The name, birth date and address of the resident agent, any participating partner of a partnership applicant, any board member or officer of a corporation or other association applicant, any person who owns an interest of 5% or more in the applicant entity including any person who owns a 5% or more interest in an entity which owns a 5% or more interest in an applicant entity.
       
   3. The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license, and evidence that the licensee owns said premises or has a lease thereon for the full term for which the license is requested. In the event the applicant has a lease for the premises, a photostatic copy of the lease shall be attached to the application. The application shall include three (3) copies of plans showing the lay-out of the interior of the premises to be licensed. The plans are to include the location of all tables, chairs, fixtures and other items. (Amended 4/19/04 by Ord. No. 4942)
       
   4. A statement whether applicant, any participating partner of a partnership applicant, any board member or officer of a corporation or other association applicant, any person who owns an interest of 5% or more in the applicant entity including any person who owns a 5% or more interest in an entity which owns a 5% or more interest in an applicant entity has made similar application for a similar other license on premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application.
       
   5. A statement as to whether or not the applicant , any participating partner of a partnership applicant, any board member or officer of a corporation or other association applicant, any person who owns an interest of 5% or more in the applicant entity including any person who owns a 5% or more interest in an entity which owns a 5% or more interest in an applicant entity has ever been convicted of any state or Federal felony.
       
   6. A statement as to whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof or by the Federal Government held by the applicant, any participating partner of a partnership applicant, any board member or officer of a corporation or other association applicant, any person who owns an interest of 5% or more in the applicant entity including any person who owns a 5% or more interest in an entity which owns a 5% or more interest in an applicant entity has been revoked, and the reasons therefore.
       
   7. A statement of the business and employment history for the past ten (10) years of the applicant, any participating partner of a partnership applicant, any board member or officer of a corporation or other association applicant, any person who owns an interest of 5% or more in the applicant entity including any person who owns a 5% or more interest in an entity which owns a 5% or more interest in an applicant entity.
       
   8. The applicant, any participating partner of a partnership applicant, any board member or officer of a corporation or other association applicant, and any person who owns an interest of 5% or more in the applicant entity including any person who owns a 5% or more interest in an entity which owns a 5% or more interest in an applicant entity must file a release for an Illinois State Police Conviction Information Name Check Request.
       
   9. Three complete sets of building or remodeling plans showing compliance with all Town Codes and which indicate where liquor will be stored, sold and served in the building, outdoor garden or other area for which applicant is seeking a license. For premises licensed for consumption on the premises, the plans shall include a “floor plan” indicating the nature and location of all seating. (Amended 4/19/04 by Ord. No. 4942)
       
   10. Bond. Each and every applicant for a license, or renewal thereof, shall, simultaneously with the application therefore and prior to the issuance thereof, execute and deliver a bond in the penal sum of $10,000.00 to the Town as the obligee. Said bond shall be conditional for the faithful performance of all provisions of this Chapter and all amendments thereto and the payment of all fines and penalties by reason of the violation thereof with security to be approved by the Commissioner. The maximum liability of any and all sureties on said bonds shall be limited to the penalty thereof, to-wit, the sum of $10,000.00.
        
   11. Dram Shop Insurance. Each applicant for a license shall furnish, contemporaneously with the application and bond, evidence of insurance coverage against Dram Shop liability under 235 ILCS 5/6-21, covering the proposed licensee and the owner of the premises for a full twelve (12) month period from the date of the application. Evidence of similar coverage shall be furnished as a condition for each and every annual renewal of any license hereunder.
        
   12. Resident Agent. Each licensee shall appoint a natural person as his agent, who is a resident of McLean County, and at all times advise the Town Clerk of the name and correct address of such person. Notices, demands and summons served on said agent shall constitute proper service on the licensee.
        
   13. A statement as to the type of license the applicant wishes to obtain.
        
   14. A detailed statement as to the general nature of the applicant’s anticipated business, including a financial statement and a business plan. The financial statement shall include a list of the entity’s assets, debts and anticipated assets and debts such that a fair assessment can be made of the applicant’s financial condition. The business plan shall include the applicant’s projected income by source and expected expenses, including operating costs, capital costs and other expenses such that a fair assessment of the likelihood of success can be made. (Amended 4/19/04 by Ord. No. 4942)
        
   15. For restaurant license applications, a copy of the proposed menu of food items that the establishment will offer for sale. (Added 4/19/04 by Ord. No. 4942)