§ 10-6. Application for license.

(a)

Applications for such license shall be made to the commissioner in writing, signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by the president and secretary thereof, if a club or corporation, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain the following statements and information:

(1)

The name, age, and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a co-partnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; and in the case of a corporation, the date of incorporation, the objects for which it was organized, a summary of its activities during the past year, and the names and addresses of the officers, directors, all persons owning directly or beneficially, or through any form of indirect or concealed ownership or control, more than five percent of the stock of such corporation, and the person operating as manager of the premises; and in the case of a club, the date of its incorporation, the objects for which it was organized, a summary of its activities during the past year, the names and addresses of the officers, directors, and the person operating as manager. A club must file with the local Liquor Control Commissioner at the time of its application for a license under this chapter two copies of a list of names and residences of its members, and similarly file within ten days of the election of any additional member, his name and address.

(2)

The citizenship of the applicant, the place of his birth, and if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of his naturalization.

(3)

The character of business of the applicant; and in case of a corporation, the objects for which it was formed.

(4)

The length of time said applicant has been in business of that character, or in the case of a corporation, the date when its charter was issued.

(5)

The amount of goods, wares, and merchandise on hand at the time application is made.

(6)

The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license, including a description of signs advertising alcoholic beverages.

(7)

A statement whether the applicant has made application for a similar or other license on premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application.

(8)

A statement that the applicant is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter, the laws of this state, or the ordinances of the village, and a statement as to whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony.

(9)

Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government has been revoked, and the reasons therefor.

(10)

A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the State, or of the United States, or any ordinances of the village in the conduct of his business.

(11)

Such other and further information as the local Liquor Control Commissioner may, by rule or regulation not inconsistent with law, prescribe.

a.

If the applicant, as required under subsection (a)(8) of this section, reports a felony conviction, such conviction may be considered in determining qualifications for licensing, but of itself shall not operate as a bar to licensing.

b.

If said application is made in behalf of a partnership, firm, association, club or corporation, then the same shall be signed and sworn to by at least two governing or managing officials of such partnership, firm, association, or club, or the president and secretary of such corporation.

(b)

Before any license shall be issued on any application for original issuance or renewal of a license permitting the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the licensed premises, the applicant shall furnish a bond with a corporate surety, such corporate surety to be a surety company regularly authorized to act as surety and to be approved by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner proof of insurance, either in the form of a certificate of insurance or insurance policy, that the applicant has obtained dram shop liability insurance from an insurer licensed to do business in the State in an amount no less than the maximum liability limits set forth in article VI, section 6-21 of the Illinois Liquor Control Act (235 ILCS 5/6-21) now or hereafter amended, provided that, if an application for such dram shop liability insurance is submitted with an initial application for issuance of a license, then such license shall not be issued until such time as the applicant presents proof of having obtained such insurance.

(c)

With respect to application for a Class F License, in lieu of the foregoing information, the Wilmette Park District shall submit to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner a certified copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Wilmette Park District declaring that the public interest and convenience will be served by the issuance of a Class F License, and designating the name and title of the person or persons who shall be responsible for managing the licensed food facility and complying with all applicable provisions of this chapter and state law.

(Code 1993, § 11-6; Ord. No. 2006-O-9, 3-28-2006)