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TO: Mayor John D. Laesch
FROM: Cinthya Alvarez, Sr. Aldermanic Aide
DATE: November 6, 2025
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending the Ward 10 Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
PURPOSE:
To obtain the City Council's approval of a proposed amendment to the 2025 Ward 10 budget.
BACKGROUND:
This will cover Phase 1 preliminary engineering for the Safe Route to Schools project. Engineering is now at the stage of needing to engage a consultant for some additional services. As originally agreed upon by the Aldermen and engineering, the Aldermen are responsible for the Phase 1 and Phase 2 engineering costs of the project within their ward.
DISCUSSION:
The budget amendment of $21,200 will be made from the Ward 10 Fund Balance. This amount will be placed into account 320-4060-431.38-18. 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 2025 Ward 10 Budget.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending the Ward 10 Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
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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. O24-079 on December 3, 2024, adopting an annual budget for the City of Aurora for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025, and
WHEREAS, adequate monies are available in the Ward 10 Fund Balance to pay said expenditures;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: An Ordinance Amending the Ward 10 Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 by adding $21,200.00 to account 320-4060-431.38-18 is hereby approved.