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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Sandra Strueber, Chief of Staff, Aldermen's Office
DATE: January 28, 2019
SUBJECT:
Ward 10 Residential Grant Program
PURPOSE:
A Committee comprised of 10th Ward residents (Ward Committee) and their Alderman shall receive, review and approve requests for grant funding towards community enhancements and/or improvements in the 10th Ward. The enhancements/improvements shall be for community and public use, demonstrate a benefit for the immediate area, and promote the character and integrity of the neighborhood and community.
The Committee may also consider other information when approving or denying grant requests such as previous approvals, past history, and future development plans.
BACKGROUND:
The Ward Committee comprised of 10th Ward residents and their Alderman shall receive, review and approve application for grants with a minimum threshold of $1,000.00 up to a 50/50% cost sharing reimbursement with a maximum of $7,500.00 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 Committee and their Alderman. The grant period is based on calendar year and funds will not be carried over from year to year. (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.
DISCUSSION:
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 Special Programs Account 320-1350-419.50-50, not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) annually.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve the 10th Ward Committee’s Residential Grant Program with the current guidelines. Item will be placed on the Finance Committee Agenda on February 12, 2019, for subsequent approval by City Council.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing 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, a Resolution authorizing the Committee comprised of 10thWard residents (Ward Committee) and their Alderman to receive, review and approve requests for grant funding to be used towards community enhancements and/or improvements in the 10th Ward. The enhancements/improvements shall be for community and public use, demonstrate a benefit for the immediate area, and promote the character and integrity of the neighborhood and community. The committee may also consider other information when approving or denying grant requests such as previous approvals, past history, and future development plans.:
WHEREAS, , $25,000.00 has been allocated for this program with a minimum threshold of $1,000.00 up to a 50/50% cost sharing reimbursement with a maximum of $7,500.00 for community enhancements and/or improvements; and
WHEREAS, a set of Guidelines has been written to implement the grant program for the Ward 10 Residential Grant Program, a copy of which Guidelines is attached hereto and made a part thereof; and
WHEREAS, is determined by each invoice received; and
WHEREAS, funds for these projects will be allocated from each individual invoice as each application is completed and will be paid out through the Ward 10 Special Programs Account 320-1350-419.50-50, not to exceed $25,000.00 dollars annually.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: does hereby authorize the 10th Ward Committee and their Alderman to implement the Ward 10 Residential Grant Program for 2018 as an annual program.