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City of Bloomington, Illinois

cityclerk@cityblm.org

115 E. Washington St., Bloomington, IL, 61701, US

309-434-2509

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Entertainment Venue Operator License Application
This license type applies to any person or entity who owns or operates any Entertainment Venue, which includes, but is not limited to, theater, opera house, performing arts center, auditorium, concert/music hall, event/banquet hall, pool hall, sports arena/stadium, arcade/gaming center, miniature golf course, amusement park, skating rink, bowling alley, shooting gallery, challenge park, virtual reality facility, places with permanent stages, or places with dance floors larger than 99 square feet. The providing of video gaming shall not bring an establishment within the definition of an entertainment venue.
Submission:
In order for this application to be considered, Applicants must submit the following:
  1. If Applicant will use a different name with the public than the name of the legal entity, proof of the DBA/Assumed Name is registered with the State of Illinois or the County of McLean
  2. Premises Verification (lease or proof of ownership)
  3. Penal Bond in the amount of $2,000
  4. Certificate of Liability Insurance
    1. Must hold a minimum amount of $1,000,000 General Liability
    2. Must have Legal Entity Name, DBA (Assumed Name), and Establishment Address listed
    3. Must have the City of Bloomington (115 E. Washington St.) listed as the Certificate Holder (Additional Insured)
Application & License Fees:
Application Fee: $250
Annual License Fee: $500
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Once the application is submitted, a $250, non-refundable, application fee will be invoiced. Once the invoice is paid, a review of the application and supporting documents will begin. If any documentation is missing or incorrect, the application will be sent back to the Applicant and the review will start back over once all required documents have been submitted. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Incomplete applications will not be given review preference.
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  1. If Applicant will use a different name with the public than the name of the legal entity, proof of the DBA/Assumed Name is registered with the State of Illinois or the County of McLean
  2. Premises Verification (lease or proof of ownership)
  3. Penal Bond in the amount of $2,000
  4. Certificate of Liability Insurance
    1. Must hold a minimum amount of $1,000,000 General Liability and a minimum of $5,000,000 Excess Liability
    2. Must have Legal Entity Name, DBA (Assumed Name), and Establishment Address listed
    3. Must have the City of Bloomington (115 E. Washington St.) listed as the Certificate Holder (Additional Insured)
Premises Verification (lease or proof of ownership) Click Here to Upload
Penal Bond in the amount of $2,000 Click Here to Upload
Certificate of Liability Insurance - Must hold a minimum amount of $1,000,000 General Liability and a minimum of $5,000,000 Excess Liability - Must have Legal Entity Name, DBA (Assumed Name), and Establishment Address listed - Must have the City of Bloomington (115 E. Washington St.) listed as the Certificate Holder (Additional Insured) Click Here to Upload
If applicable - Proof of registered DBA/Assumed Name with the State of IL or McLean County Click Here to Upload