Ordinance 2019-36 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-36
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3,CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY,ILLINOIS
Passed by the City Council of the
United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois
This 231 day of July,2019
Published in pamphlet form by the
authority of the Mayor and City Council
of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall
County,Illinois on July 31,2019.
Ordinance No. 2019-36
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3,CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY,ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois (the "City") is a non-
home rule municipality duly organized in accordance with the 1970 Constitution and the laws of
the State of Illinois; and,
WHEREAS, the City has determined that Chapter 13 of its Code of Ordinances should
be amended in order to include certain business practices regarding the trading of electronic
equipment or gift cards as hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, that Title 3, Chapter 13, Section 3-13-1 of the
Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by deleting the definition of "Resale Dealer" and the
definition of"Used" as currently stated in said Section 3-13-1 and replace such terms with the
following:
"RESALE DEALER: Any individual, firm, corporation or partnership engaged in
the business of operating a business for profit which buys, sells, possesses on
consignment for sale or trades jewelry, stamps, gift cards, coins, audio-video
equipment, electronic equipment of any type or any precious metals which may
have been previously owned by a consumer; or which derives more than thirty
five percent (35%) of its gross receipts from the sale, consignment for sale,
pledge or trade of any goods, wares or merchandise which have previously been
owned by a consumer, including, but not limited to, furniture, appliances,
clothing, automobile accessories, books or metals, whether in bulk or
manufactured state. Any individual, firm, corporation or partnership engaged in
the business of operating a business for profit which buys, sells, possesses on
consignment for sale or trades jewelry, stamps, gift cards, coins, audio-video
equipment, electronic equipment of any type or any precious metals which may
have been previously owned by a consumer; and which generates more than 1
million dollars in gross sales receipts of any and all merchandise.
A. The term "resale dealer" shall include, but not be limited to, businesses
commonly known as swap shop operators, cash for gold operators, stamp
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dealers, coin dealers and jewelers that purchase and resell items from
persons other than dealers possessing a federal employee identification
number and suppliers and engage in disassembling for purposes other than
appraisals, melting, or otherwise altering jewelry. The term "resale
dealer' shall not include pawnbrokers, providers of commercial mobile
services as defined in 47 USC 332(d) or their authorized dealers.
B. The fact that any business does any of the following acts shall be prima
facie proof that such business is a resale dealer:
1. Advertises in any fashion that it buys or sells used items. Such
advertisements shall include, but not be limited to, media
advertisements, websites, telephone listings, and signs whether on
the exterior or interior of the business.
2. Devotes a significant segment or section of the business premises
to the purchase or sale of used items.
Used: Any goods, wares or merchandise which have previously been owned by a
consumer, including, but not limited to,jewelry, stamps, coins, gift cards, audio-
video equipment, electronic equipment of any type or any precious metals,
furniture, appliances, clothing, automobile accessories, books or metals, whether
in bulk or manufactured state."
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as
provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
23rd day of July, A.D. 2019.
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CITY CLERK
KEN KOCH AYE DAN TRANSIER AYE
JACKIE MILSCHEWSKI AYE ARDEN JOE PLOCHER ABSENT
CHRIS FUNKHOUSER AYE JOEL FRIEDERS AYE
SEAVER TARULIS AYE JASON PETERSON ABSENT
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APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois,
this �day of W.y , A.D. 2019.
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MAYOR
Attest:
City Clerk
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