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Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Annual Renewal of Pawnshop Business License
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Introduction
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Article 48 (“PawnBrokers”) of Chapter 8 (“Business Licensing”) requires the annual renewal of business licenses for pawnbrokers be given at the direction and approval of the Village President and Board of Trustees, upon authorization of the Police Chief.
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Recommended Action
Approve the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The pawnbroker license is considered annually.
Background
Pursuant to Article 48, the Police Chief has been advised that the review and investigation of the applications for pawnbroker licenses have been completed and authorizes the issuance of licenses to the Oak Park Pawn Shop, LLC d/b/a A-1 American Jewelers & Loan (6151 North Avenue).
A copy of the Police Chief's annual Pawn Shop Report Summary is attached. To date in 2024, there have been a total of 42 calls for service at the three local pawn shop locations. This number is the same as calls for service reported during the same time period in 2023. No enforcement action was taken by the Police Department or Village against any of the listed businesses. From January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024, the Police Department did not recover any stolen property from the businesses in question.
Timing Considerations
There are no specific timing considerations associated with this item.
Budget Impact
The Pawnbroker annual business license fee is $2,060.
Staffing Impact
There is no staffing impact associated with this item. The item aligns with the department’s core service delivery.
DEI Impact
There is no DEI impact associated with this item.
Community Input
There has been no community input given in relation to this item.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Advantages:
• The Pawn Shop will be able to acquire its annual business license to operate.
Disadvantages:
• There are no disadvantages to this recommendation.
Alternatives
Alternative 1:
The Board could choose not to approve the Resolution.
Advantages:
• There are no advantages to this alternative.
Disadvantages:
• The business would not be able to operate in Oak Park.
Alternative 2:
The Village Board can ask staff to return with more information.
Advantages:
• This would allow staff to research information for the Village Board’s consideration.
Disadvantages:
• This would delay the business from being able to acquire their business license.
Anticipated Future Actions
This resolution for the next renewal cycle will return in December of 2025.
Prepared By: Noemy Diaz, Administrative Officer of Development Services
Reviewed By: Craig Failor, Development Services Director
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution