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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Alexandra Voigt, Interim City Clerk
DATE: March 2, 2015
SUBJECT:
Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License to Variety the Children's Charity of Illinois / Fantasy Amusement Company for a carnival to be held at Westfield Fox Valley Mall on April 30-May 3 and May 7-10, 2015.
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 April 30th through May 3rd and May 7th through May 10th, 2015.
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 and 2014.
DISCUSSION:
If approved, this would be the fourth 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 C from April 30th-May 3rd and May 7th-10th, 2015.
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. Westf...
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