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TO: The Rules, Administration, and Procedures Committee
FROM: Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Ward 1
DATE: July 10, 2025
SUBJECT:
Ward 1 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program.
BACKGROUND:
Alderman Daniel Barreiro is looking to continue the 1st Ward Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program to assist with community enhancements and improvements.
DISCUSSION:
Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis and funds will be distributed based on availability of annual budgeted funds at the discretion of the 1st Ward Alderman. With a minimum threshold of $1,000 and up to $15,000.
Applicants will be reimbursed from the Ward 1 grant account 311-1350-419.50-99, while funds are available, not to exceed $25,000 annually.
Approved tree requests not fulfilled in the City Spring or Fall planting can be considered for this grant. Said trees are limited to parkway trees and will follow the City of Aurora selection and planting.
Grant will not be considered for public improvements or enhancements if applicant is also utilizing an existing city program whereby applicants are receiving assistance or compensation from said program.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Ward 1 Residents will benefit by improving their community and promoting the character, integrity, and safety of the neighborhood.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Request approval of the Ward 1 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the Ward 1 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program.
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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, in the exercise of said home rule authority has empowered its Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee to from time-to-time adopt rules and policies governing the operations of the Office of the Aldermen; and
WHEREAS, Alderman Daniel Barreiro is looking to continue the Ward 1 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program to assist with community enhancements and improvements. A resolution authorizing 1st Ward Alderman to receive, review and approve request for grants for community wide enhancements and or improvements to benefit the 1st Ward. A set of guidelines has been written to implement the grant program for the Ward 1 Residential and Nonprofit Grant. $25,000 per calendar year has been allocated for this program. Funds for these projects will be paid out of the Ward 1 Grant account
311-1350-419.50-99; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Rules, Administration, and Procedures Committee acting pursuant to its final action authority conferred by Sec. 2-123(f)(1)(e) of the Code of Ordinances Hereby approve the Resolution authorizing the Ward 1 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program.