Aurora, Illinois

File #: 14-00711    Version: 2 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/18/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/9/2014 Final action: 9/9/2014
Title: A Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License to Covenant Christian School / Windy City Amusements, Inc. for a carnival to be held at the West Aurora Plaza, LLC parking lot on September 18 - 21, 2014.
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TO:      Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
 
FROM:      Sara Townsend, Deputy City Clerk
 
DATE:      August 18, 2014
 
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval for the issuance of a Carnival License to Covenant Christian School / Windy City Amusements Inc. for a carnival to be held at the West Aurora Plaza parking lot on September 18 - 21, 2014.  
 
PURPOSE:
Covenant Christian School and Windy City Amusements Inc. have applied for a Carnival license to be held at the West Aurora Plaza parking lot on Thursday September 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, September 19, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 21, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
 
BACKGROUND:
While Windy City Amusements has applied for and received carnival licenses in the past, this will be the first time they partner with Covenant Christian School to be the sponsor for one of their events.
 
DISCUSSION:
The applicant has provided the following required documentations:
Sponsorship letter
Consent letter from Coverleaf confirming their approval to occupy their parking lot (West Aurora Plaza, LLC) from September 13 through September 21st, 2014.
Insurance and Bond documentation.
Event layout
Application for an Operational Permit from the Fire Prevention Bureau.  
Kane County Health Department certificates
IDL rides inspection report
Proof of registration for food & beverage tax
 
City Staff (Fire Prevention, Police Department, Law Department and the City Clerk's Office) will work closely with them to ensure additional requirements (Fire Prevention operational permit and security needs) are met prior to the issuance of a license.  Additionally, as required by the State of Illinois, all operators, attendants and assistants will be appropriately screened, and a list of these employees will be provided to the office of the City Clerk prior to the event.
 
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The event will further the mission of Covenant Christian School.  Covenant Christian School will utilize the event as a promotional tool for their educational programs. In addition, funds raised during the event will support a portion of the community through scholarships and financial aid for current and prospective students.
 
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request that this item be referred to the Government Operations Committee for a recommendation to approve a Resolution to issue a Carnival License for a carnival to be held at West Aurora Plaza parking lot on the above mentioned dates.
 
 
 
cc.     Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
      Alderman Johnson
      Alderman Mesiacos
      Alderman Mervine, Alternate.
 
 
 
 
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
 
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License to Covenant Christian School / Windy City Amusements, Inc. for a carnival to be held at the West Aurora Plaza, LLC parking lot on September 18 - 21, 2014.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
 
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
 
WHEREAS, Covenant Christian School / Windy City Amusements, Inc. have submitted an application to hold a carnival at the West Aurora Plaza parking lot on Thursday September 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, September 19, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 21, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and
 
WHEREAS, Windy City Amusements, Inc. and Covenant Christian School have provided required documentation and paid all applicable fees; and  
 
WHEREAS, Windy City Amusements, Inc. has agreed to provide final documentation prior to the issuance of the license sought; and
 
WHEREAS, pursuant to Aurora Code Sections 8-43 and 8-44, the City Council shall after review of a complete application, have the discretion to grant or deny the issuance of a carnival license.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that a carnival License be issued to Covenant Christian School / Windy City Amusements, Inc. for September 18 - 21 at the West Aurora Plaza parking lot.
 
 
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
 
AYES ____     NAYS ____     NOT VOTING ____     ABSENT ____
 
 
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1                              Alderman Garza, Ward 2
 
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3                              Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
 
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5                                    Alderman Saville, Ward 6
 
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7                              Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
 
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9                                    Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
 
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Alderman Irvin, At Large                                    Alderman O'Connor, At Large
 
 
ATTEST:
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                City Clerk                                          Mayor