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TO: Mayor Robert J. O’Connor
FROM: Chuck Nelson, Director of Neighborhood Standards
DATE: April 6, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to authorize the City of Aurora to enter into a new Commercial Lease Agreement with Jolene Ryan, 16727 Grace St, Lockport, IL, 60441, d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee, for commercial space at the Aurora Transportation Center Located at 233 N Broadway, Aurora Illinois 60505 commonly known as “ATC”.
PURPOSE:
Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter into a new Commercial Lease Agreement with Jumpin Java for the use of a commercial space at the ATC.
BACKGROUND:
The City originally entered into a lease agreement with Peter Lo Destro back in February 2017 for the operation of a coffee shop inside of the ATC building. The lease has since been transferred to Jolene.
DISCUSSION:
Approving the transfer of the commercial lease would allow Ms. Ryan to continue her operation of the coffee shop. Rent terms would remain the same as in the previous approved lease.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The approval of this commercial lease agreement would allow for Ms. Ryan to continue her operation in a space that would otherwise become vacant.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
To approve entering into a new Commercial Lease Agreement with Ms. Ryan for the use of the commercial space at the ATC.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing a new Commercial Lease Agreement with Jolene Ryan, d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee for commercial space at the Aurora Transportation Center located at 233 N. Broadway Aurora, Illinois 60505.
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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, Jumpin Java has been operating the coffee shop in the commercial space located at the ATC; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ryan plans to continue her operation of the coffee shop in the current space. The monthly rent for this space is $225.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the new Commercial Lease Agreement with Ms. Jolene Ryan d/b/a Jumpin Java for the use of the commercial space located at the ATC is hereby approved.