O-06-25 amending Lemont Municipal code Chapter 5.04, Sectionj418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Janet Schatz, Administration
THROUGH:
SUBJECT: An Ordinance amending Lemont Municipal code Chapter 5.04, Section
5.04.060.B: Alcoholic beverages (Adding Class G Liquor License)
DATE: March 10, 2025
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
ANALYSIS
Consistency with Village Policy
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Ordinance
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Approval of Ordinance
ATTACHMENTS
An Ordiance Amending Lemont Municipal Code Chapter 5.04 Liquor Licenses Class G.pdf
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
ORDINANCE
NUMBER O- k2 -25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.04.060 (CLASSES OF LICENSES,
NUMBER OF LICENSES AND LICENSE FEES) OF CHAPTER 5.04 (LIQUOR
LICENSES) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
(Adding Class G Caterers retail liquor license)
JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Clerk
JANELLE KITTRIDGE
DA VE MAHER
KEN MCCLAFFERTY
KEVIN SHA UGHNESSY
RICK SNIEGO WSKI
RON STAPLETON
Trustees
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont on 03-10-25
ORDINANCE NO. O- -25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.04.060 (CLASSES OF LICENSES,
NUMBER OF LICENSES AND LICENSE FEES) OF CHAPTER 5.04 (LIQUOR
LICENSES) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
(Adding Class G Caterers retail liquor license)
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, ("the
Village") is a municipality in the state of Illinois with full powers to enact ordinances and adopt
resolutions for the benefit of the residents of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont (the
"Corporate Authorities") may from time to time amend the text of the Village Code when it is
determined to be in the best interests of the residents of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities find that it is in the best interest of the Village to
amend the Village Code provisions regarding liquor licenses; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities find it in the best interest of the Village and its
residents that Section 5.04.060 ("Classes of licenses, number of licenses, and license fees") of the
Village Code provisions be amended as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Tnistees of
the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1: That the above recital is found to be true and correct and is hereby
incorporated herein and made a part hereof, as if fully set forth in its entirety.
SECTION 2: Section 5.04.060 ("Classes of licenses, number of licenses, and license
fees") of Chapter 5.04 ("Liquor Licenses") of Title 5 ("Business Licenses and Regulations") of
the Village Code is hereby amended by adding a Class G caterer's retail liquor license.
A Class G caterer's retail liquor license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor by a caterer or
a current holder of another type of liquor license provided for in this chapter, in connection with
the sale of prepared food for service at private parties, weddings, or similar private events that
are not open to the general public. These events must take place at a location other than the
premises leased, owned, or otherwise operated by the licensee.
For the purpose of enforcement under this chapter, the location of the catered event shall be
deemed the licensed premises. In addition to complying with all other requirements for licensed
premises set forth in this chapter, a Class G licensee shall adhere to the following conditions:
Eligibility: The Class G licensee must be a bona fide caterer or a current holder of a retail
liquor license issued under this chapter.
2. Food Service Requirement: The sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor shall only be
permitted at events where food is actively catered and served.
3. Revenue Requirement: Gross revenue from the sale of alcoholic liquor at any catered
event shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total gross revenue generated from the sale of
both alcohol and food at that event. If requested by the Liquor Commissioner, the Class G
licensee shall submit a quarterly affidavit certifying compliance with this requirement, using a
form provided by the Liquor Commissioner.
4. Contracted Food Service: If a Class G licensee contracts with another individual or entity
for food service at a catered event, a copy of the contract must be available for inspection on -site
during the event.
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS,
ON THIS 10 DAY OF MARCH, 2025.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Janelle Kittridge
Dave Maher
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
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Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
Attest.,
Charlene M. Smollen, Village Clerk
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