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TO: Aurora City Council
FROM: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
DATE: June 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution recommending appointments and reappointments to the Block Grant Working Committee.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this memo is to recommend the appointment of three new candidates and the reappointment of two existing members to the Block Grant Working Committee (BGWC). Committee members are nominated by the Aldermen.
DISCUSSION:
Every five years, the City of Aurora develops a long-term strategic plan called the Consolidated Plan, which must be submitted annually to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive federal funds.
As a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other federal funds from HUD, the City of Aurora must follow strict criteria in the creation and implementation of the Consolidated Plan. To comply with the city's consolidated plan, a resolution "Adopting a Citizen Participation Plan for the City of Aurora Community Development Block Grant Program" was passed, which includes an advisory body known as the Block Grant Working Committee (BGWC). The BGWC serves as an advisory body regarding the city's use of CDBG funds.
The BGWC is comprised of one member from each ward in the city who is nominated by the Alderman of that ward. There are also three members-at-large, appointed by the Mayor and each Aldermen-At-Large. The committee works with the Neighborhood Redevelopment Division (NRD), reviewing applications and providing feedback, advising the NRD regarding fund distribution and providing recommendations for the Annual Action Plan (AAP).
Serving on the BGWC provides residents the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of available programs and address specific areas of concern in their respective wards. Member's terms coincide with their respective Alderman's term.
To updated committee membership and provide the opportunity for all wards to submit candidates, the Mayor's Office sent individual memo's to the Aldermen in May, 2015. Below are the candidates by ward:
Appoint to the Block Grant Working Committee:
Helen Ratzlow - Ward 3
Earle Robertson - Ward 5
Reappoint to the Block Grant Working Committee:
Veva Romania Walton - Alderman Irvin
Warren Barton - Ward 6
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council approve the appointment of the three new candidates and the reappointment of two existing candidates to the Block Grant Working Committee.
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CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Appointing Helen Ratzlow and Earle Robertson, and reappointing Veva Romania Walton and Warren Barton to the Block Grant Working Committee.
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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, candidates for the Block Grant Working Committee are nominated by the Aldermen; and
WHEREAS, it is the Mayor's desire that the Aldermen's recommended candidates be appointed and reappointed to said board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, hereby approve the appointments of Helen Ratzlow, Aurora, IL, Earle Robertson, Aurora, IL and Clifton Mason, Aurora, IL and the reappointments of Veva Romania Walton, Aurora, IL and Warren Barton, Aurora, IL as members of the Block Grant Working Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms of Helen Raztlow, Earle Robertson, Clifton Mason, Veva Romania Walton and Warren Barton shall coincide with their respective Alderman's current term, however in any event, she shall serve until her respective replacement has been approved by the Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Franco, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O’Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor