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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Rich L. Jacobs, Chief of Staff
DATE: January 19, 2024
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the 2024 Ward Neighborhood Clean-Ups and Shred Events in all Wards in the City of Aurora.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval of the 2024 Ward Neighborhood Clean-Ups and Shred Events.
BACKGROUND:
Annually, the City of Aurora Aldermen and Alderwomen decide when neighborhood clean-ups and shred events will be held. Decisions are based on available funds for the current year.
DISCUSSION:
The 2024 Neighborhood Clean-Ups and Shred Events are proposed for Wards 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10. Groot and Accurate Document Destruction will be contacted to provide disposal services. The cost is determined by the amount of debris hauled away.
The following disposal/garbage accounts will be used (311), (312), (313), (314), (315), (316), (317), (318), (319) and (320)-1827-424-36-10.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve and forward the recommendation to the Committee of the Whole for further review and consideration.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the 2024 Ward Neighborhood Clean-Ups and Shred Events in all Wards in the City of Aurora.
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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, Annually, the City of Aurora Aldermen and Alderwomen decide when neighborhood clean-ups and shred events will be held; and
WHEREAS, The 2024 Neighborhood Cleanup and Shred Events are proposed for Wards 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10; and
WHEREAS, funds are allocated in Ward budget accounts (311), (312), (313), (314), (315), (316), (317), (318), (319), and (320)-1827-424-36-10; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Approval of the Resolution authorizing the implementation of the 2024 Ward Neighborhood Clean-Ups and Shred Event Programs in the City of Aurora and hereby further authorize the Purchasing Director to issue the necessary orders.