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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 p...
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