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File #: ORD 24-174    Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
In control: President and Board of Trustees
On agenda: 11/21/2024 Final action: 11/21/2024
Title: Second Reading and Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 ("Business Licensing"), Article 2 ("Fee Schedule"), Section 8-2-1 ("License Fee Schedule") of the Oak Park Village Code
Attachments: 1. Ordinance, 2. Current Fee Schedule, 3. Proposed Amended Fee Schedule

Submitted By                     

Emily A. Egan, Development Services Director

 

Reviewed By

A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager

 

Agenda Item Title

Title

Second Reading and Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 (“Business Licensing”), Article 2 (“Fee Schedule”), Section 8-2-1 (“License Fee Schedule”) of the Oak Park Village Code   

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Overview

Overview

Pursuant to the Village Code, businesses have to renew their licenses annually. Staff reviewed the current fee schedule and proposes to increase all business license fees by 3%. 

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Recommendation

Recommendation

Approve the Ordinance.

 

Background

Oak Park businesses are required to renew their business license annually and pay a fee based on the operation of the establishment. These fees have been at a fixed amount since the chapter of the code was created. In 2015, the Village Code was amended to include donation boxes, and in 2018 the Village Code was amended to include “Massage Establishments and Massage Services”. In 2019, the Code was amended to include several new categories, but fees have never been adjusted. The proposed fee adjustment would still be on par with or more affordable than peer communities.

 

Village Staff discussed the proposed business license fee adjustment at a Business Association Council during the October meeting.

 

Village Staff will analyze business license fees on an annual basis and make recommendations to the Village Board on equitable changes to simplify the business license fee schedule.

 

Fiscal Impact

Fees reflect a 3% increase to all business licenses.

 

DEI Impact

The consistent fee increase to the entire schedule impacts all license holders at the same 3% increase.

 

Alternatives

The Village Board can direct staff to continue with the current business licensing fee schedule, with no additional changes.

 

The Village Board can direct staff to change the percent adjustment. 

 

Previous Board Action

A first reading was brought to the Village Board on November 12, 2024.

 

Citizen Advisory Commission Action

N/A

 

Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments

Regular annual review is expected to occur in conformance with the Strategic Financial Policy Plan.

 

Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities

N/A