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TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Voigt, Asst. Chief of Staff
DATE: August 29, 2018
SUBJECT:
A resolution Reappointing Mary Jane Cross and Appointing John Harris and Antonio Cerda to the Aurora Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board.
DISCUSSION:
The Aurora Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board was formed in 2016, the formation of the committee is part of the city's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The seven (7) member board will be tasked with overseeing the continued implementation and updates of the plan as needed.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the proposed candidates of the Aurora Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board be approved.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Reappointing Mary Jane Cross and Appointing Josh Harris and Antonio Cerda to the Aurora Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board.
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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, vacancies currently exist on the Aurora Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, it is the Mayor's desire that the recommended candidates be appointed and reappointed to said Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, hereby approve the reappointment of Mary Jane Cross, Aurora, IL and appointments of John Harris, Aurora, IL and Antonio Cerda, Aurora, IL to the Aurora Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the term of Mary Jane Cross shall expire July 30, 2020 and the term of Josh Harris and Antonio Cerda shall expire July 30, 2021, however, in any event, they shall continue to serve until their respective replacements have been approved by the Council.