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TO: The Rules, Administration, and Procedures Committee
FROM: Alderman At-Large Will White
DATE: October 1, 2026
SUBJECT:
Termination of the Aurora Solar and EV Charging Rebate Program.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the Solar and EV Charging Rebate Program is to further incentivize Aurora residents to transition to fossil fuel free vehicles and solar energy.
The Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee passed and approved this program on December 2, 2025, under RAP Resolution # 25-009.
DISCUSSION:
Alderman White appropriated $10,000.00 of fiscal year 2026 aldermanic funds towards the Solar and EV Charging Rebate Program. Thus far, a total of 9 homes have been awarded rebates totaling $6,500.00. With no pending applications, Alderman White is seeking approval to terminate the program with the purpose of releasing the remaining $3,500.00 to cover donations and sponsorships for the remainder of 2026.The remaining funds will be released back into account 215-1004-411.50-50.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
If termination of the grant program is not approved the Alderman will not have sufficient funds to provide donations and sponsorships to local organizations.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve the termination of the Aurora Solar and EV Charging Rebate Program.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the termination of the Aurora Solar and EV Charging Rebate 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, 9 homes have been awarded rebates totaling $6,500.00. With no pending applications, Alderman White is seeking approval to terminate the program with the purpose of releasing the remaining $3,500.00 to cover donations and sponsorships for the remainder of 2026.The remaining funds will be released back into account 215-1004-411.50-50, 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 authorize the termination of the Aurora Solar and EV Charging Rebate Program established by Alderman At-Large Will White.