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                          PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
                        AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

ITEM TITLE:                                AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: ______7.A.______
World Cup Final Festival Special Event Permit
Street Soccer USA/ Missionary Athletes      COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: June 15, 2026
International
                                   COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: June 15, 2026


STAFF REVIEW: Kelley Chrisse, AICP, CEcD    SIGNATURE __________________________


ITEM SUMMARY:
Street Soccer USA (SSUSA) and Missionary Athletes International (MAI) are requesting a Special Event
Permit to host the World Cup Festival on July 17-19, 2026, at the City-owned property located at 157 W.
Washington Street. The event is proposed as a community futsal tournament and FIFA World Cup watch
party featuring two temporary futsal courts, an inflatable viewing screen, vendor and sponsor areas,
seating, and portable restroom facilities.

The organizers have indicated that the event is intended to raise awareness and funds for the potential
development of permanent futsal courts and a learning center at this location. As part of this request, the
organizers are seeking use of City-owned property. Temporary traffic control measures along Washington
Street may be required depending on final event logistics and attendance projections. Should traffic
control services be requested or deemed necessary, the organizer may contract directly with the West
Chicago Police Department for those services and shall be responsible for all associated costs.

At its May 4, 2026 meeting, the City Council discussed a proposal to utilize a portion of the City-owned
West Washington Street property for futsal fields in collaboration with Street Soccer USA and Missionary
Athletes International as part of a broader 2026 World Cup initiative. The Council subsequently directed
staff to present the concept to the Downtown Revitalization Commission (DRC). Following discussion at
its May 27, 2026 meeting, the DRC recommended approval of the concept with the condition that any
future futsal field location be situated as far west on the property as possible to minimize impacts on
future redevelopment opportunities. At the June 1, 2026 City Council meeting, a budget amendment was
approved transferring $50,000 from the General Fund to the Downtown Revitalization Fund for potential
future implementation of the project.

Approval of the Special Event Permit would authorize only the temporary use of City property and
associated City services necessary to accommodate the event and would not constitute approval of any
future partnership, project, funding commitment, or permanent facility.

The Special Event Permit Application has been reviewed and approved by staff from the Police, Public
Works, Business & Community Relations, and Community Development Departments, as well as the
West Chicago Fire Protection District. However, the site layout and event details may be modified upon
further review during the required event coordination meeting(s) and as conditions warrant.

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ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Approval of:

     Use of City-owned 157 W. Washington Street, contingent upon submittal and approval of required
      insurance documentation.
       Authorization for Staff to coordinate and approve event operations, final event layout, and safety
      measures.
       Authorization for staff to determine and implement any necessary temporary traffic control
     measures associated with the event. Any requested or required traffic control services provided by
      the West Chicago Police Department shall be contracted and paid for by the organizer.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
This item is being presented to the Public Affairs Committee for consideration prior to the City Council
meeting.