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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Historic Preservation Commission
DATE: October 16, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for rebuilding the front steps and spot tuckpointing with Favian Morales at 370 Spruce Street
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Favian Morales, has applied for the Historic Preservation Grant for rebuilding the front steps and spot repointing on the body of the house as well as on the chimney.
BACKGROUND:
The property is within the Tanner Historic District and the primary structure is of primary significance to the district. The home was built c. 1927 and is in the Craftsman Bungalow Style. More information on this property is available in the attached Property Research Sheet and Property Survey.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Historic Preservation Grant application submitted by the petitioner. The proposed repointing and rebuilding of the front steps will have a significant visual impact.
The homeowner has received two quotes for the proposed project. The quotes have come back at $2,200 from Early Times Home Solutions, and $2,875 from Soumar Masonry Restoriation, Inc. The Average of the two quotes is $2,537.50. The Grant program allows for awards of up to 50% of the project costs. Based on the project costs, a 50% award would be $1,268.75.
Discussion at Preservation Commission concerned the potential dollar amount of the grant. Based on the proposed quotes it was determined that a 50% grant would be the most appropriate amount to proceed with for the benefit of the homeowner. Approval will include a 10% contingency that will bring the total grant award to a possible $1,395.60.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This grant will help improve the overall neighborhood appearance.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Preservation Commission recommends APPROVAL of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for rebuilding the front steps and spot tuckpointing with Favian Morales at 370 Spruce Street "
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving a Preservation Grant to Favian Morales for the property located at 370 Spruce Street, Aurora, Illinois.
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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, on September 12, 2014, Favian Morales filed with the City of Aurora a request to enter into a Preservation Grant for certain property within the City of Aurora and the Tanner Historic District; and
WHEREAS, for reasons set forth in the Preservation Grant Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A", the City and Favian Morales wish to enter into said attached Agreement for restoration work at 370 Spruce Street; and
WHEREAS, the City Budget contains sufficient funds in the amount of $1,395.60 for this item in Account #215-1840-463.50-43 in order to provide all the necessary funding for the project; and )
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, finds as facts all of the preamble recitals of this Resolution and hereby authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the attached Agreement.
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
Legistar Number: 14-00965
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Preservation Grant Agreement