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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Sara Townsend, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: June 11, 2015
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval for the issuance of a Carnival License to Windy City Amusements Inc. / Fox Valley United Way for a carnival to be held at the Northgate Plaza on August 7 - 9, 2015.
PURPOSE:
Windy City Amusements Inc. and Fox Valley United Way have applied for a Carnival license to be held at the Northgate Plaza parking lot on Friday, August 7, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, August 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, August 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
BACKGROUND:
Windy City Amusements Inc. has held carnivals sponsored by Fox Valley United Way in the past. In addition, Windy City Amusements has also operated numerous carnivals in Aurora, sponsored by a variety of local charitable organizations, for over a decade.
DISCUSSION:
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 Northgate Plaza confirming their approval to occupy the east side parking lot from August 7-9, 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, Kane 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.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request that this item be referred to the Government Operations Committee for a recommendation to approve.
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 Windy City Amusement, Inc. / Fox Valley United Way for a carnival to be held at the Northgate Plaza on August 7-9, 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, Windy City Amusements, Inc. / Fox Valley Untied Way have submitted an application to hold a carnival at the Northgate Plaza parking lot on Friday, August 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, August 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and Sunday, August 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, Windy City Amusements, Inc. has paid all applicable fees and 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 Windy City Amusements, Inc. / Fox Valley United Way for August 7-9, 2015 at the Northgate Plaza.