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TO: Mayor John D. Laesch
FROM: Edward J. Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman
DATE: Thursday, May 21, 2026
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending the Ward 9 Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
PURPOSE:
To obtain the City Council's approval of a proposed amendment to the Ward 9 budget.
BACKGROUND:
In October 2025, a budget amendment was created to transfer $5,000 from the Ward 9 fund balance directly to the Ward 9 donation/sponsor account to cover the cost of the sponsorship for the Paramount Theatre 2026 Gala.
The understanding was that the sponsorship would be processed using 2025 funds since it was approved by City Council in October 2025 however, it was pulled from the 2026 donation/sponsorship funds.
DISCUSSION:
The budget amendment of $5,000 will be made from the Ward 9 Fund Balance. This amount will be placed into account 319-1350-419.50-50.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Without the budget amendment, the Ward 9 donation/sponsorship account for 2026 will not be able to support as much programming and community support within the City of Aurora.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance that would affect the 2026 Ward 9 Budget.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance amending the Ward 9 Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
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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 5/8-2-2.1 et. Seq. and Code Section 2-312 (a); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 025-095 on December 9, 2025, adopting an annual budget for the City of Aurora for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026, and
WHEREAS, adequate monies are available in the Ward 9 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 9 Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026 by adding $5,000.00 to account 319-1350-419.50-50.