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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Simon Rodriguez, Youth Services Manager
DATE: 31 March 2025
SUBJECT:
Resolution to approve a rental agreement with West Aurora School District 129 for the City of Aurora's Youth Services division
PURPOSE:
The City of Aurora's Youth Services has provided quality programs for youth, including the Aurora Youth Council, summer camps, and more. The agreement with West Aurora School District 129 will assist the Youth Services division and to continue providing youth programs to all students, including those in School District 129.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed agreement allows the Youth Services division to provide a soccer field for students at Greenman and Smith Elementary, and possibly other schools in that district. School staff can determine use of this field, including during physical education classes, recess, after-school activities, and more.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement is beneficial for the City of Aurora's Youth Services division and ensures quality programs can continue to be provided to students throughout Aurora.
There is no cost to West Aurora School District 129 for the field to be placed at the agreed upon locations. The City of Aurora assumes all liability for the use of the equipment and is providing the School District with an additional insured certificate of insurance.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This agreement will have a direct and positive impact on our youth and their families as this will assist in continuing quality programming.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be approved.
cc: Public, Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to approve a rental agreement with West Aurora School District 129 for the City of Aurora's Youth Services division.
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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, the City of Aurora has provided youth programming for all youth; and
WHEREAS, the Youth Services division and its community partners have done a great job of coordinating the portable soccer field, and other youth programs, ensuring meaningful experiences for our youth and stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, the City's Community Service Department and Youth Services desire a similar level of services to be provided in 2025 and beyond; and
WHEREAS, There is no cost to West Aurora School District 129 for the field to be placed at the agreed upon locations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the rental agreement with West Aurora School District 129 for the City of Aurora's Youth Services division is hereby accepted and that the Director of Purchasing be authorized to sign and execute the necessary documents related to this agreement.