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TO: The Honorable Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor John Laesch
DATE: August 12, 2025
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT:
I, John Laesch, Mayor, pursuant to Section 2-44 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, do hereby appoint the following named individual to the position enumerated below and respectfully request the approval of the City Council thereon.
Name: Mario Benavides
Title: Assistant Superintendent of Streets
Department: Public Works
Start Date: June 3, 2025
Respectfully submitted,
John Laesch
Mayor
Date: August 12, 2025
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the appointment of Mario Benavides as Assistant Superintendent of Streets.
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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, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances provides that the Mayor shall, with the approval of the City Council, appoint the officers and the heads and assistant heads of the departments and divisions of the City; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, the Mayor has notified the City Council of the appointment of Mario Benavides as Assistant Superintendent of Streets and has requested the City Council’s approval of said appointment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that Mario Benavides possesses the necessary technical training or knowledge for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Streets and otherwise qualifies for appointment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as that the appointment of Mario Benavides as Assistant Superintendent of Streets shall be and hereby is approved; and further
BE IT RESOLVED, that said appointment shall become effective upon the effective date of this Resolution.