Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Director Development Customer Services
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
Resolutions Authorizing the Annual Renewal of Pawnbrokers Business Licenses
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Overview
Overview
Article 4B (“Pawnbrokers”) of Chapter 8 (“Business Licensing”) of the Oak Park Village Code requires that the annual renewal of the business license 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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Staff Recommendation
Approval of the Resolutions
Fiscal Impact
The annual business license fee for a Pawnbroker is $2,000.
Background
Pursuant to Article 4B, Chief of Police Anthony Ambrose has advised that the Police Department review of the applications for Pawnbroker Licenses is completed and concurs with issuance of licenses to the three applicants:
Hollywood Pawn, 6147 W. North Ave;
Cash America, 6303 North Avenue; and
Oak Park Pawn Shop DBA, A-1 American Jewelry & Pawn, 6151 North Ave.
Alternatives
The Village Board could delay approval pending additional information if requested.
Previous Board Action
NA.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
NA.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
NA.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
NA.
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
A Governance Priority for the Development Customer Services Department is: Improve Health/Vitality of Business Districts