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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Sara Townsend, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: January 30, 2017
SUBJECT:
Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License to Fantasy Amusement Company for a carnival to be held at Westfield Fox Valley Mall on May 4-7 and May 11-14, 2017
PURPOSE:
Variety the Children's Charity of Illinois and Fantasy Amusement Company have applied for a Carnival License to be held at the Westfield Fox Valley mall on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, May 5, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, May 12, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 14, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..
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, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
DISCUSSION:
If approved, this would be the fifth 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 from May 4th - May 7th, 2017 through May 11th - May 14th, 2017.
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 Fantasy Amusement Company for a carnival to be held at the Westfield Fox Valley Mall on May 4th - 7th, 2017 through May 11th - 14th, 2017.
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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 the Children's Charity of Illinois and Fantasy Amusement Company have applied for a Carnival License to be held at the Westfield Fox Valley mall on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, May 5, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, May 12, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 14, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 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 May 4th - 7th, 2017 and May 11th - 14th, 2017 at Westfield Fox Valley Mall.