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TO: The Rules, Administration, and Procedures Committee
FROM: Alderwoman Patty Smith, Ward 8
DATE: March 10, 2026
SUBJECT:
Amendment to the Ward 8 Residential Grant Program
BACKGROUND:
Alderwoman Patty Smith established the 8th Ward Residential Grant Program in 2021 to assist with community enhancements and improvements.
DISCUSSION:
The current grant program limits individual awards at $15,000. Due to limited participation at the current funding level, Alderwoman Smith would like to increase the maximum grant amount to $25,000.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Increasing the maximum grant award from $15,000 to $25,000 is expected to improve participation and allow applicants to pursue projects that may require a higher level of funding.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Request approval of the Ward 8 Residential Grant Program Amendment.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the amendment to the Ward 8 Residential Grant Program.
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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 Council, in the exercise of said home rule authority has empowered its Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee to from time-to-time adopt rules and policies governing the operations of the Office of the Aldermen; and
WHEREAS, the current grant program limits awards to $15,000 per applicant and
WHEREAS, increasing the maximum award to $25,000 may encourage greater participation and program utilization and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Rules, Administration, and Procedures Committee acting pursuant to its final action authority conferred by Sec. 2-123(f)(1)(e) of the Code of Ordinances Hereby authorize the amendment to the Ward 8 Residential Grant Program.