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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Sara Townsend, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: February 4, 2016
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 5 - May 8, 2016 and May 12 - 15, 2016
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 Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, May 6, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 8, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, May 13, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 15, 2016 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 and 2015.
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 5th - May 8th and May 12th - 15th, 2016.
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 ...
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