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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Sara Townsend, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: August 16, 2016
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval for the issuance of a Carnival License and a Music Festival to Our Lady of Mercy Church / Alpine Amusement Company, Inc. as part of their Mercy Fest event held on September 29th, 2016 through October 2, 2016.
PURPOSE:
Our Lady of Mercy Church / Alpine Amusement Company, Inc. have applied for a Carnival license to be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church on Thursday, September 29, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, September 30, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 2, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and a Music Festival on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 2, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. .
BACKGROUND:
This yearly event will include Music groups, food and games. Our Lady of Mercy Church has been holding this event for at least a decade.
DISCUSSION:
The Applicant has provided the required documentation for the Music Festival and are currently still working on obtaining the additional requirements for the Carnival Application
The applicant will be submitting the required Health Department permit, Food and Beverage registration, List of Carnival Workers, and the Security Form prior to the approval by the City Council.
City Staff (Fire Prevention, Police Department, Law Department and the City Clerk's Office) will work closely with them to ensure all requirements are met prior to the issuance of a license.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request that this item be referred to Government Operations Committee for a recommendation to approve a Resolution to issue a Carnival License and a Music Festival Permit for Our Lady of Mercy Church on the above mentioned dates.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License and a Music Festival Permit to Our Lady of Mercy Church as part of their Mercy Fest on September 29, 2016 through October 2, 2016.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Our Lady of Mercy Church / Alpine Amusement Company, Inc. have applied for a Carnival license to be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church on Thursday, September 29, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, September 30, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 2, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and a Music Festival on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 2, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, Our Lady of Mercy Church has provided the required documentation and paid all applicable fees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that a Carnival License and a Music Festival Permit be issued to Our Lady of Mercy Church / Alpine Amusement Company, Inc. for September 30, 2016 through October 2, 2016 at Our Lady of Mercy Church.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O’Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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Acting City Clerk Mayor