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TO: Mayor John D. Laesch
FROM: Alderman Michael Saville, Ward 6
DATE: September 1, 2026
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending the Ward 6 Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
PURPOSE:
To obtain the City Council's approval of a proposed amendment to the 2026 Ward 6 budget
BACKGROUND:
The Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, located in Ward 6, has purchased the property adjacent to its current location and is seeking financial assistance to cover unanticipated capital improvements and modifications. The total estimated cost of this project is between $70,000 and $80,000.
DISCUSSION:
The budget amendment will be funded from the Ward 6 fund balance. A total of $25,000 will be allocated to account 316-1350-419.50-50, which is designated for grants and donations. Up to $20,000 of the additional funds shall be used to reimburse the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry for capital improvements on the condition that the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry provide receipts or proof of payment before reimbursements are issued. The remaining $5,000 will remain in account 316-1350-419.50-50 to cover additional donations and grants for the rest of the year.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Supporting the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry is crucial for their ongoing mission to serve families in Aurora.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance that would affect the 2026 Ward 6 Budget
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance amending the Ward 6 Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
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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 approved Ordinance No. O99-96 on November 9, 1999 adopting the budget system of finance for the City in lieu of the appropriation system in accordance with 65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.1 et. seq. and Code Section 2-312(a); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 025-095 on December 9, 2025, adopting an annual budget for the City of Aurora for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026, and
WHEREAS, Up to $20,000 of the additional funds shall be used to reimburse the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry for capital improvements on the condition that the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry provide receipts or proof of payment before reimbursements are issued. The reminder of the additional funds shall be used to cover the cost of Ward 6 donations for 2026; and
WHEREAS, The Aldermanic Office Supervisor is hereby authorized to approve reimbursement of expenses consistent with this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, If any section, paragraph or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, All prior Resolutions and Ordinances in conflict or inconsistent herewith are hereby expressly repealed only to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately from and after its passage and approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: An Ordinance amending the Ward 6 Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026 by adding $25,000.00 to account 316-1350-419.50-50.