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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Ruthy Harris Director of Property Standards
DATE: May 19, 2025
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the acceptance of Anthem Excavation & Demolition, Inc. as the contractor to demolish 630 Hammond Av Aurora, IL 60506.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval for the specific contractor to complete the demolition of the property located at 630 Hammond Av Aurora IL 60506.
BACKGROUND:
The structure located at 630 Hammond Av Aurora, IL 60506 is currently vacant, in a state of disrepair and a blight to the neighborhood.
DISCUSSION:
A formal bid request was published for the demolition of this 2 stories wood frame structure. Response was received from 1 contractor, Anthem Excavation & Demolition. The bid amount is $64,000. Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) funding will be used for up to $40,000 toward this demolition.
The City's local preference ordinance did apply to this bid, however did not impact the decision since the Anthem Excavation and Demolition is a registered local vendor.
Funding for the services not covered by Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) will be account 101-1827-424.36-25. The account has enough funds to cover the demolition.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The resolution must be approved to demolish this building that is a blight to the neighborhood.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
This request is for Anthem Excavation & Demolition to be accepted as the demolition contractor for 630 Hammond Av Aurora, IL 60506
cc: Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of Anthem Excavation & Demolition, Inc. as the contractor to demolish 630 Hammond Av Aurora, IL 60506.
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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 structure located at 630 Hammon Av Aurora, IL 60506 is currently vacant, in a state of disrepair and a blight to the neighborhood
WHEREAS, A formal bid request was published for the demolition of this 2 stories wood frame structure; and
WHEREAS, Response was received from 1 contractor: Anthem Excavation & Demolition, Inc. in the amount of $64,000. Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) funding will be used for up to $40,000 toward this demolition. Anthem Excavation and Demolition is a registered local vendor, and it didn't affect this selection.
WHEREAS, Funding for the services not covered by IHDA will be account 101-1827-424.36-25. The account has enough funds to cover the remainder amount of the demolition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: The award for the demolition of 630 Hammond Av Aurora, IL 60506 be awarded to Anthem Excavation & Demolition, Inc.