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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Sara Townsend, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: July 15, 2016
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval for the issuance of a Circus License to Circo Hermanos Vazquez for a circus to be held at the Fox Valley Shopping Center on August 19 - 23 and August 25 - 29, 2016.
PURPOSE:
Circo Hermanos Vazquez have applied for a Circus license to be held at the Fox Valley Shopping Center parking lot on Friday, August 19, 2016 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2016 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, August 25, 2015 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2016 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 2:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Monday, August 29, 2016 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
BACKGROUND:
Circo Hermanos Vazquez have been traveling the US performing since 1969. This will be the second time that Circo Hermanos Vazquez brings their event to the City of Aurora.
DISCUSSION:
The applicant has provided the required insurance document, a copy of the event layout, Carnival application, Security requirement application and Entertainment Form.
City Staff (Fire Prevention, Police Department, Law Department and the City Clerk's office) will work closely with them to ensure additional requirements (Application Fee, Food and Beverage Tax Registration, Letter from Sponsoring Organization, Assembly Operational Permit Application, Letter of Permission from Property Owner, USDA Licenses for Animals, Restoration/Performance Bond, Health Department Certificate and Circus Employee listing) 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 offi...
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