Prior to installing a video gaming terminal in an establishment with a Class V liquor license, the terminal operator, as defined in the Illinois Video Gaming Act, 230 Illinois Compiled Statutes 40/1 et seq., must apply for and obtain a video gaming terminal license from the City that covers each video gaming terminal to be operated on a Class V licensed premises.
A. Application: An application for a video gaming terminal license must be submitted on the form provided by the City, which must include at least the following:
1. The number of video gaming terminals to be installed on the premises, which number may not exceed six (6);
2. The serial numbers of each video gaming terminal to be installed on the premises;
3. A site plan of the premises providing information about the location and operation of the proposed video gaming terminals;
4. A copy of the applicant's terminal operator's video gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board;
5. The video gaming terminal license fee required by this section; and
6. A copy of the Class V liquor license issued to the premises if already issued. If the Class V liquor license has not yet been issued by the City, a copy of the completed Class V liquor license application.
B. Fees: For the operation of video gaming terminals within the City in establishments holding a Class V liquor license, an annual license fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per terminal is hereby imposed. The annual fee must be submitted by the video gaming terminal operator at the time of submission of an application for the video gaming terminal license, and annually thereafter.
C. License Term: A video gaming terminal license shall terminate on the April 30 immediately following its issuance. No prorations are allowed for partial year video gaming terminal license applications.
D. License Is A Personal Privilege Only: A video gaming terminal license is purely a personal privilege and does not constitute property nor is the video gaming terminal license saleable or transferable to any person or entity. Any change in ownership of a licensed premises or video gaming terminal operator will render the video gaming terminal license null and void. (Ord. O2021-34, 9-7-2021)