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TO: Aurora City Council
FROM: Maria Socorro Flores, Administrative Aide
DATE: December 13, 2019
SUBJECT:
A Resolution reappointing Paul Chabez Jr. to Aurora's Fire Code Board of Appeals.
BACKGROUND:
The Fire Code Board of Appeals is a five (5) member board tasked with hearing applications for modifications of the requirements of the International Fire Code pursuant to the provisions of Section 108 of the International Fire Code. The board is authorized to hear evidence from appellants and the fire code official pertaining to the application and intent of this code for the purpose of issuing orders pursuant to these provisions.
Membership must include individuals with professional experience in the following areas: registered design professional, qualified engineer, technologist or technician, industrial or chemical engineer, certified hygenist or certified safety professional, a contractor and a representative of business or industry not represented by a member of one of the other categories (Paul Chabez Jr.).
Members of the Fire Code Board of Appeals also serve on the Permanent Building and Fire Code Committee. The Permanent Building and Fire Code Committee's membership is comprised of members of both the Building and Fire Boards of Appeal.
The board has an expired term.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended the reappointment of Paul Chabez Jr. be approved.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Reappointing Paul Chabez Jr. to Aurora's Fire Code Board of Appeals.
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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, it is the Mayor's desire the candidate be reappointed to Aurora's Fire Code Board of Appeals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, hereby approve the reappointment of Paul Chabez Jr., Aurora, IL to Aurora's Fire Code Board of Appeals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the term of Paul Chabez Jr. shall expire December 28, 2023, however, in any event, he shall continue to serve until his respective replacement has been approved by the Council.