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TO: Mayor John D. Laesch
FROM: Juany Garza, Alderwoman, Ward 2
DATE: October 27, 2025
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending the Ward 2 Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
PURPOSE:
To obtain the City Council's approval of a proposed amendment to the 2025 Ward 2 budget.
BACKGROUND:
The Wurst Kitchen, which first opened in Aurora in 1895, is looking to do a façade update that includes modernizing the front entry area to the business. Total costs for improvements will be around $35,000 and the business owner has already given a down payment to begin the work of $7,000. The work is scheduled to be completed before the end of the year.
DISCUSSION:
The budget amendment of $10,000 will be made from the Ward 2 Fund Balance. This amount will be placed into account 312-1350-419.50-50. The check will be made out directly to the Wurst Kitchen.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
By assisting with needed awning and window improvements, this grant invests in a business that has been a cornerstone of the community for over 100 years.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance that would effect the 2025 Ward 2 Budget.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending the Ward 2 Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
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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. O24-079 on December 3, 2024, adopting an annual budget for the City of Aurora for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025, and
WHEREAS, adequate monies are available in the Ward 2 Fund Balance to pay said expenditures
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: An Ordinance Amending the Ward 2 Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 by adding $10,000 to account 312-1350-419.50-50 is hereby approved.