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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Sandra Strueber, Chief of Staff, Aldermen's Office
DATE: February 12, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the 2014 Ward Neighborhood Cleanup and Shred Programs for the City of Aurora.
PURPOSE:
To obtain the City Council's approval to continue the Neighborhood Cleanup and Shred Programs in 2014.
BACKGROUND:
As in the past, Aldermen have earmarked funds to spend on neighborhood cleanups in their wards. These cleanup days are scheduled throughout the spring, summer and fall to allow residents additional opportunities to dispose of unwanted items in or around their homes.
DISCUSSION:
The Ward Neighborhood Cleanup days are scheduled to continue in 2014 in Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 beginning in April and continuing through October 2014. Various vendors will be contacted to provide disposal services and the costs will be determined by the amount of debris hauled away. Wards 2, 8, 9 and 10 will hold a shred event in September for their constituents. Funds for these projects are available and will be allocated from each individual Ward Budget as follows: Ward Budgets (311) (312) (313) (315) (316) (317) (318) (319) and (320) - 1727-424.36-10.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
These events are staffed by volunteers where needed and the individual Ward Alderman oversee the operations from start to completion. There are no street closures nor other city staff involved other than the Aldermen's Office staff.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
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 2014 Ward Neighborhood Cleanup and Shred Programs for the City of Aurora.
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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, Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 are planning "Neighborhood Cleanup Days" for their respective Wards; and
WHEREAS, various vendors will be contacted to provide disposal services for the Cleanup Program for each Ward; and
WHEREAS, the costs are determined by the amount of debris hauled away; and
WHEREAS, Wards 2, 8, 9 and 10 are planning a Shredding Event; and
WHEREAS, funds are available and will be allocated from each individual Ward Budget as follows: (311) (312) (313) (315) (316) (317) (318) (319) and (320)-1727-424.36-10;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Authorize the 2014 Ward Neighborhood Cleanup and Shred Programs.
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