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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jill N. Morgan, Planner
DATE: November 1, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution amending resolution R21-079 to allow additional time to submit reimbursement request, which was outlined in Exhibit “A” Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with John Karm for 14 S. May Street granted on April 13, 2020 (John Karm - 21-0908 /AU21/2-12.057-HP/GR - JM - Ward 4)
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Resolution is to move the deadline for contractors to complete work and homeowners to submit the reimbursement requests from December 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022.
BACKGROUND:
Exhibit “A” Historic Preservation Grant Agreements contained Section 7.1 (b) being an owners obligation section requiring the project to be completed in a timely manner in order to allow for the submittal of all reimbursement requests prior to December 1, 2021. After further research, staff and owners decided to change the scope for the porch restoration from installing standard columns and balusters to replicating a unique design found on a rear porch. This design required special order, which special orders of wood products are behind in ordering. Painting can also not be completed in colder weather. Due to labor shortages and supply chain issues, grantee is requesting a deadline extension to May 31, 2022 to allow for finalizing installation and painting..
DISCUSSION:
Due to COVID-19, many contractors have faced labor shortages and supply chain issues. Historic Preservation projects typically require specialized contractors providing homeowners a greatly reduced pool of contractors. This seems to be sufficient cause to obtain modification of deadline to finalize the project to ensure the projects are done in a high-quality manner.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
The Staff’s Evaluation and Recommendation are based on the City of Aurora Historic Districts and Landmarks Guidelines
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL of A Resolution amending resolution R21-079 to allow additional time to submit reimbursement requests, which was outlined in Exhibit “A” Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with John Karm for 14 S. May Street granted on April 13, 2020.
ATTACHMENTS:
R21-079
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairperson
Alderwoman Smith, Vice Chairperson
Alderman Franco
Alderman Jenkins
Alderman Woerman
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution amending resolution R21-079 to allow additional time to submit reimbursement request, which was outlined in Exhibit “A” Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with John Karm for 14 S. May Street granted on April 13, 2020
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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 of Aurora approved R21-079, for a $17,500.00 grant on April 13, 2021, that contained Section 7.1 (b), an owners obligation section requiring the project to be completed in a timely manner in order to allow for the submittal of all reimbursement requests prior to December 1, 2021; and
WHEREAS, due to COVID-19 many contractors have faced labor shortages and supply chain issues; and
WHEREAS, the grantee, is asking for additional time for contractor to complete the
projects and for the owners to submit the reimbursement requests for the approved
project; and
WHEREAS, Exhibit “A” Historic Preservation Grant Agreement Section 4.5 permits
owners to request and obtain certain modifications to the Agreements, without a public
hearing except as required by state law, but with the approval of the Corporate Authorities of the City. The delays caused by COVID-19 is sufficient cause to obtain such modifications; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2021, the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee of the Aurora City Council reviewed said request and the before mentioned
recommendations and recommended APPROVAL; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, finds as facts all of the preamble recitals of this Resolution and hereby authorizes Section 7.1 (b) of Exhibit “A” of R221-079 that state that the submittal of all reimbursement requests be done prior to December 1, 2021 be modified to May 31, 2022.