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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alderman Juany Garza, 2nd Ward
DATE: January 9, 2020
SUBJECT:
Request to approve the 2020 Fence Improvement Program and continue to provide assistance to the Ward 2 residents that apply and meet the revised guidelines.
PURPOSE:
Alderman Juany Garza and the 2nd Ward Committee desire to continue the Ward 2 Fencing Improvement Program and provide assistance to the Ward 2 residents who apply and meet the guidelines.
BACKGROUND:
For many years, Alderman Juany Garza and her 2nd Ward Committee have continued the Fence Improvement Program. Each year, residents in the Ward 2 gateway located along East New York Street or Galena Boulevard between Smith and Root Street submit application for consideration based on the program guidelines. Alderman Juany Garza along with the Ward 2 Committee are requesting the program be continued in 2020 with the 2018 revised guidelines.
DISCUSSION:
The vendor will be paid from the Ward 2 Special Programs Account 312-1350-419.50-99. $25,000.00 has been allocated for this program and the program will not be extended past the current Alderman's term.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This program will improve the appearance of the Ward 2 gateway located along East New York Street or Galena Boulevard between Smith and Root Street.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve the Ward 2 Fence Improvement Program with the revised 2018 guidelines.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to approve the 2020 Fence Improvement Program and continue to provide assistance to the Ward 2 residents that apply and meet the revised 2018 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, Alderman Juany Garza and the 2nd Ward Committee desire to continue the Ward 2 Fencing Improvement Program and provide assistance to the Ward 2 residents who apply and meet the guidelines; and
WHEREAS, $25,000.00 has been allocated for this program; and
WHEREAS, various vendors will be contracted to provide the work for these projects and cost is determined by each invoice received. Funds for these projects will be paid out of the Ward 2 Special Programs Account 312-1350-419.50-99 and not to exceed $25,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Approve the Ward 2 Fence Improvement Program with the revised 2018 guidelines.