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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alderman Kristina "Tina" Bohman
DATE: April 4, 2018
SUBJECT:
The Ward 1 Committee will receive applications from business owners within Ward 1 for exterior and other improvements to their buildings or property, as approved by the Committee. The property must have a business zoning or equivalent and be operated as such. The business must be located within the Ward 1 boundaries of the City of Aurora.
PURPOSE:
Any business located in Ward 1 may apply for a matching grant up to $5,000.00 for the purpose of upgrading or improving the exterior of their property. The business property must have a business zoning or equivalent and be operated as such within the Ward 1 boundaries of the City of Aurora.
BACKGROUND:
The business grant is a 50/50 match up to a maximum of $5,000.00 per project per year. Applications will be accepted on Ward 1 forms, reviewed and approved subject to available money in the Ward 1 Business Grant Program. Applicants must provide a minimum of three bids or estimates where possible for the proposed work, along with their application.
DISCUSSION:
$20,000 has been allocated for this program in Ward 1 account 311-1350-419.50-99.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve the Ward 1 Business Grant Program with the current guidelines.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Ward 1 Business Grant Program with current guidelines.
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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 Ward 1 Committee will receive applications from business owners within the Ward 1 boundaries of the City of Aurora for exterior and other improvements to their buildings or property, as approved by the committee. The property must have a business zoning or equivalent and be operated as such, and
WHEREAS, $20,000 has been allocated for this program in Ward 1 account 311-1350-419.50-99, and
WHEREAS, The Ward 1 Committee will receive and approve applications from business owners within Ward 1 for exterior and other improvements to their buildings or property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Approve the Ward 1 Business Grant Program with the current guidelines.