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TO: The Rules, Administration, and Procedures Committee
FROM: Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Ward 10
DATE: July 28, 2025
SUBJECT:
Ward 10 Residential Grant Program.
BACKGROUND:
Alderwoman Shweta Baid is looking to continue the Ward 10 Residential Grant Program to assist with community enhancements and/or improvements.
DISCUSSION:
The Ward 10 Alderwoman and her Ward 10 committee shall receive, review and approve application for grants with a minimum threshold of $1,000.00 with a maximum of $5,000.00 for community enhancements and/or improvements.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and funds will be distributed based on availability of annual budgeted funds at the discretion of the 10th Ward Alderwoman and her committee. (See attached Guidelines for details.)
Grants will not be considered for public improvements or enhancements if applicant is also utilizing an existing city program whereby applicants are receiving assistance or compensation from said program. Also, grants are not meant for commercial use and hence requests for such will not be considered.
The applicants being residents of the 10th Ward or an HOA organization performing the work in the 10th Ward, will be paid from the Ward 10 grant account 320-1350-419.50-50,
not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) annually. This program will not be extended past the current Alderwomen's term.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Ward 10 residents will benefit by improving their community and promoting the character, integrity, and safety of the neighborhood.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Request approval of the Ward 10 Residential Grant Program with the current guidelines.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the Ward 10 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, Alderwoman Baid is looking to continue the Ward 10 Residential Grant Program to assist with community enhancements and improvements. A resolution authorizing 10th Ward Alderwoman to receive, review and approve request for grants for community wide enhancements and or improvements to benefit the 10th Ward. A set of guidelines has been written to implement the grant program for the Ward 10 Residential Grant. $20,000.00 per calendar year has been allocated for this program. Funds for these projects will be paid out of the Ward 10 Grant account 320-1350-419.50-50; 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 approve the Resolution authorizing the Ward 10 Residential Grant Program.