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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Sara Townsend, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: February 7, 2018
SUBJECT:
Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License to Fantasy Amusement Company for a carnival to be held at Fox Valley Mall on April 26-29 and May 3-6, 2018
PURPOSE:
Variety the Children's Charity of Illinois and Fantasy Amusement Company have applied for a Carnival License to be held at the Fox Valley mall on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, April 27, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, May 4, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 6, 2018 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, 2016 and 2017.
DISCUSSION:
If approved, this would be the sixth 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 Fox Valley Mall confirming their approval to occupy Lot from April 23, 2018 through May 7th, 2018.
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 Cl...
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