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TO: Mayor John D. Laesch
FROM: Jonathan Núñez, Ward 4 Alderman
DATE: February 5, 2026
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending the Ward 4 Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
PURPOSE:
To obtain the City Council's approval of a proposed amendment to the 2026 Ward 4 budget.
BACKGROUND:
This will cover Phase 1 preliminary engineering for the Safe Routes to Schools Project. Engineering is now at the state of needing to engage a consultant for some additional services. As originally agreed by the Alderman and engineering, the Alderman is responsible for the Phase 1 and Phase 2 engineering costs of the project within Ward 4.
DISCUSSION:
The budget amendment of $6,200 will be made from the Ward 4 Fund Balance. This amount will be placed into account 314-4060-431.38-18. The purchase order will be made out to the vendor.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Participating in the Safe Routes to School Program will enhance student safety and community well-being around our local school. Improving walking and biking infrastructure will create safer, more accessible routes for students and families.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance that would affect the 2026 Ward 4 budget.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance amending the Ward 4 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. O25-095 on December 9, 2025, adopting an annual budget for the City of Aurora for fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, adequate monies are available in the Ward 4 Fund Balance to pay said expenditures; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: An Ordinance amending the Ward 4 budget for the Fiscal Year 2026 by adding $6,200 to account 314-4060-431.38-18.