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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Evans, Public Art Director
DATE: July 2, 2021
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between JH Real Estate Partners LLC & APS Tower Condominium Association and the City of Aurora regarding the use of the property at 105 E. Galena Blvd. for the use of a City of Aurora Public Art mural. Approval of this Memorandum of Understanding is needed prior to the August 1st commencement of the mural work.
PURPOSE:
This Memorandum of Understanding has been reviewed and edited by the City of Aurora Law Department, and clarifies the nature of the use of the second-story, east-facing façade wall of 105 E. Galena Blvd. for a City of Aurora Public Art mural. The mural, "Diversity in Technology," was passed by the Building, Zoning, and Economic City Council Sub-Committee on May 12, 2021.
BACKGROUND:
Public Art is requesting the approval of this Memorandum of Understanding in order to move forward with the mural project at 105 E. Galena Blvd., scheduled for installation between August 1st and August 31st of 2021.
DISCUSSION:
This Memorandum of Understanding gives the City control over the East-facing, second story façade wall of the Property in order to place, at the City's expense, directly or indirectly, the approved design for a Public At mural entitled "Diversity in Technology." The City shall provide all funding for the mural installation and its maintenance. The owner shall receive no compensation for the use of the wall and shall not be required to provide funding for the mural or its maintenance. The owner shall not alter or remove the mural for a minimum of 5 years.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The approval of this Memorandum of Understanding will not impact the General Public, or other departments and divisions.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
cc: Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Resolution to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Aurora and JH Real Estate Partners LLC regarding Public Art
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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 Public Art Mural "Diversity in Technology has been approved for installation at 105 E. Galena Blvd.
WHEREAS, A Memorandum of Understanding for the use of the East-facing, second story façade wall at this property has been produced by the City of Aurora Law Department,
WHEREAS, Approval of this Memorandum of Understanding is required to move forward with this Public Art Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Approval for a Memorandum of Understanding, between the City of Aurora and JH Real Estate Partners LLC & APS Tower Condominium Association for use of the East-facing, second story façade wall at 105 E. Galena Blvd. for a City of Aurora Public Art Mural, is requested.