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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Simon Rodriguez, Youth Services Manager
DATE: 1/4/2023
SUBJECT:
A resolution to accept Mettle Sports for the purchase of a portable, soccer field & transportation/maintenance services for the Youth Services Division in the amount not to exceed $61,000.00
PURPOSE:
The Youth Violence Prevention Program Grant will be used to cover the cost of providing after-school/summer enrichment & soccer programs. This aspect of the grant will cover the purchase of a portable, soccer field & the transportation of this structure to various locations throughout the City. This will help increase quality programs for low-income neighborhoods.
BACKGROUND:
The Youth Services Division, in partnership with Cities in Schools Aurora, Aurora school districts, and the Fox Valley Park District have collaborated to provide quality after-school programs for Aurora students, focusing on at-risk youth. The programs provided assist all families, regardless of income level, in receiving quality programming for the academic, social, & emotional growth of all youth in Aurora.
DISCUSSION:
The Youth Services Division continues to work with community partners to engage our youth & their families & provide programs that fits their needs. Since 2010, the City of Aurora has partnered with Cities in Schools Aurora, our school districts, and the Fox Valley Park District to provide after-school & summer programs for all youth in Aurora. This grant will assist with enhancement of those programs. The following expense accounts will be used for this contract: 101-1370-440.65-01 & 101-1370-440.32-20.
The City published an Invitation to Bid 22-109 on December 4, 2022. Due to the request of having a company move the soccer fields and maintain them, a Chicagoland vendor would be required. Mettle Sports provided a reasonable bid.
This bid was subject to local preference, but it did not impact the decision.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Youth perform better academically, socially, & physically when they are provided free, quality programs outside of the school day. This service will assist the City of Aurora & our partners in meeting that standard.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Request the City approve the purchase & transportation/maintenance services from Mettle Sports for a portable, soccer field in the amount not to exceed $61,000.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to accept Mettle Sports for the purchase of a portable, soccer field & transportation/maintenance services for the Youth Services Division in the amount not to exceed $61,000.
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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 State of Illinois, ICJIA has approved a $180,000 grant to the Youth Services Division to help cover the cost of providing after-school/summer enrichment & soccer programs; and
WHEREAS, additional services for after-school & summer programs will improve the lives of at-risk youth & the entire community; and
WHEREAS, the City published an Invitation to Bid December 4, 2022 where Mettle Sports submitted a reasonable bid; and
WHEREAS, the following expense accounts will be used for this contract: 101-1370-440.65-01 & 101-1370-440.32-20.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: the City accepts the purchase & transportation/maintenance services from Mettle Sports for a portable, soccer field in the amount not to exceed $61,000.00 and authorizes the Director of Purchasing to issue the necessary orders.