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TO: Aurora City Council
FROM: Alex Voigt, Asst. Chief of Staff
DATE: October 4, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution appointing At-Large members representing Aurora to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board (AACVB).
BACKGROUND:
In 2013, the City of Aurora entered into a new intergovernmental agreement with the AACVB, which allowed for Aurora to appoint a total of fifty (50%) of the at-large members board. Each participating municipality was also able to appoint a representative. The Mayor of Aurora submitted a letter nominating appointees for the at-large positions that represented various entities related to the tourism for a term of one year, municipal representatives were provided three year terms.
Following the revision in 2013, the AACVB and the City of Aurora re-authorized the agreement in 2015 and again 2016. One of the terms of the revised agreement requested by the Aurora City Council was to formalize the appointment process by the Mayor nominating and the Council voting to approve.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Aurora has one (1) municipal representative and ten (10) at-large appointments on the board. The current municipal representative is Alderman Donnell, his term will expire in 2018. The appointment of these three will leave one (1) At-Large position open. The nominees for the at-large appointments are as follows:
• Alex Alexandrou
• Clayton Muhammad
• Vernon LaVia
The CVB previously had representation from the Mayor's Office and requested to continue that relationship with the appointment of Mr. Alexandrou. The addition of Mr. Muhammad to the board is to utilize his marketing expertise and better combine current and future efforts. Mr. LaVia brings a new recreational and tourism opportunity to the board.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council approve the recommended appointments to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Appointing Alex Alexandrou, Clayton Muhammad and Vernon LaVia as At-Large Representatives to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (AACVB).
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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 AACVB Board is in need of new members; and
WHEREAS, it is the Mayor's desire that the recommended candidates be appointed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, hereby approve the appointments of Alex Alexandrou, Clayton Muhammad and Vernon LaVia as At-Large Representatives to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the term of Alex Alexandrou, Clayton Muhammad and Vernon LaVia shall expire on July 30, 2019, however, in any event, he shall continue to serve until his respective replacement has been approved by the Council.
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 Franco, 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 Lofchie, Ward 10
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Alderman Jenkins, At Large Alderman O’Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor