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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Alexandra Voigt, Interim City Clerk
DATE: March 2, 2015
SUBJECT:
Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License to Variety the Children's Charity of Illinois / Fantasy Amusement Company for a carnival to be held at Westfield Fox Valley Mall on April 30-May 3 and May 7-10, 2015.
PURPOSE:
Variety the Children's Charity of Illinois and Fantasy Amusement Company have applied for a Carnival License for a carnival to be held at the Westfield Fox Valley mall on April 30th through May 3rd and May 7th through May 10th, 2015.
BACKGROUND:
Fantasy Amusement Co., sponsored by Variety the Children's Charity of Illinois, held carnivals at this location and same time of year in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
DISCUSSION:
If approved, this would be the fourth consecutive year Fantasy Amusement Company held a carnival at the same location. The applicant has provided the required insurance and bond documentation, a copy of the event layout, an application for an Operational Permit from the Fire Prevention Bureau, and a consent letter from Westfield Fox Valley Mall confirming their approval to occupy Lot C from April 30th-May 3rd and May 7th-10th, 2015.
City Staff (Fire Prevention, Police Department, Law Department and the City Clerk's office) will work closely with them to ensure additional requirements (IL Dept. of Labor ride operation permits, DuPage County Health Department certificate, Fire Prevention operational permit) 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.
The City of Aurora Municipal Code provides that no carnival may operate in one location for more than five (5) days, and that there shall be no more than two (2) carnivals on any one particular site during any calendar year. Westfield's general manager is aware that this carnival, if approved, will count as two (2) separate events at the Fox Valley Mall - the maximum number allowed for one location.
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 the Westfield Fox Valley Mall 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 Variety the Children's Charity of Illinois / Fantasy Amusement Company for a carnival to be held at the Westfield Fox Valley Mall on April 30-May 3 and May 7-10, 2015.
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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, Variety Children's Charity / Fantasy Amusement Company have submitted an application to hold a carnival at Westfield Fox Valley Mall on April 30-May 3 and May 7-10, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Fantasy Amusement Company has provided required documentation and paid all applicable fees; and
WHEREAS, Fantasy Amusement Company 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 of 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 Variety the Children's Charity of Illinois / Fantasy Amusement Company for April 30-May 3 and May 7-10, 2015 at Westfield Fox Valley Mall.
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