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Committee approves sidewalk license for downtown café under existing program

Aurora Finance Committee · July 31, 2026

Summary

The committee approved a license to use city sidewalk space for an outdoor café with a $500 annual fee and $1,000 deposit; staff said the license aligns with a program already on the books and will follow the city's sidewalk licensing procedures.

The finance committee unanimously approved resolution 26-0434 allowing a business to lease a portion of city sidewalk for an outdoor café under the city's existing sidewalk-usage program. The clerk read the item and staff said terms (a $500 annual license fee and $1,000 deposit) are listed in the memo.

Aldermen confirmed the terms are comparable to previous sidewalk licenses and that the item is consistent with the city program. Staff said they will follow the standard negotiation and licensing process; the motion passed 5-0.

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