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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Jeff McLaughlin, Neighborhood Redevelopment Manager
DATE: September 25, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to a CDBG Subrecipient Agreement for Mutual Ground, Inc., to Allow for a Reallocation in Staff Costs
PURPOSE:
On 12 September 2014, Mutual Ground requested an amendment under its 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding agreement for the Domestic Violence Program (attached). Specifically, Mutual Ground seeks to reallocate staff costs from the line item of a counselor that no longer works for the Agency, to other staff members who will shoulder an increased workload. The Amendment (also attached) reallocates $2,375.00 from one vacant caseworker position to a proration among three other staff members. This Amendment does not change the overall CDBG award for Mutual Ground ($50,000 in 2014).
BACKGROUND:
The Subrecipient Agreement for Mutual Ground was one of ten public service agencies funded with a 2014 CDBG allocation that was approved by the City Council with Resolution R14-019 on 11 February 2014.
DISCUSSION:
The City's CDBG Subrecipient Agreements can only be amended with the consent of the City Council. This Amendment to a 2014 Subrecipient Agreement with Mutual Ground does not increase its allocation, but allows the Agency to utilize its budget more efficiently.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There is no additional cost of staff impacts to this request.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council approve a Resolution authorizing the attached Amendment with Mutual Ground that reallocates the staff cost budget for the Agency and authorize the City's Neighborhood Redevelopment Manager to execute the Amendment and any required ministerial documents related to this approval.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the CDBG Subrecipient Agreement for Mutual Ground, Inc., to Allow Reallocation of Staff Costs.
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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 initiated numerous community development and housing activities through funding by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan which have been adopted by the City Council and which define priorities for federal funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora and Mutual Ground have previously agreed to a CDBG Subrecipient Agreement for 2014 for the Mutual Ground Domestic Violence Program, which both parties desire to now amend in order to allow Mutual Ground to reallocate staffing costs within the Program at no increase in amounts to be paid by the City through its CDBG funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the 2014 CDBG Subrecipient Agreement for the Mutual Ground Domestic Violence Program be amended to allow the reallocation of CDBG funded staff costs within its Budget with no increase in contribution by the City, and that the City's Neighborhood Redevelopment Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute any contracts or other documents pertaining to said reallocation of funds, and all other provisions of the 2014 Action Plan remain in full force and effect.
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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City Clerk Mayor
Amendment to a 2014 Subrecipient Agreement with Mutual Ground