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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Sara Townsend, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: July 24, 2014
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval for St. Rita of Cascia to have a Music Festival as part of their 2014 Kermes Festival event to be held on the parish grounds on August 24, 2014.
PURPOSE:
St. Rita of Cascia, located at 750 W. Old Indian Trail, will be holding their Kermes Festival on Sunday, August 24, 2014. As part of this event, St Rita of Cascia would like to have live musical entertainment, which requires City Council approval prior to the issuance of a permit.
BACKGROUND:
This year event will include two musical groups, food, and games.
DISCUSSION:
Our office has received a complete application for this event, including a certificate of Insurance, event layout, performance bond, and certificates of completion of Crowd Management training courses. St. Rita of Cascia has also submitted an application for an assembly operational permit, and an inspection of the site will be conducted prior to the event.
As in previous years, the event will take place in the parking lot of the church, at 750 W. Old Indian Trail. The hours of operations for the Festival will be from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and the music will be played from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is my recommendation that this item be referred to the Government Operations Committee for their next meeting on August 12, 2014, with a direct recommendation to the City Council Meeting as New Business on the same day. This will ensure review and passage by the City Council prior to their event.
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 music festival permit to St. Rita of Cascia, 750 W. Old Indian Trail, for Sunday August 24th, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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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, St. Rita of Cascia will be holding their Annual Kermes Festival on Sunday, August 24th, 2014 and has applied for a Music Festival permit in conjunction with their Summer Fest, with music being allowed from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, the organizers of this event have filed all appropriate documentation and paid all applicable fees required for the issuance of said permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that a Music Festival permit be issued to St. Rita of Cascia, 750 W. Old Indian Trail, for August 24th, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
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