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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Patty Smith, Ward 8 Alderwoman
DATE: May 19, 2023
SUBJECT:
Ward 8 Residential Grant Program.
PURPOSE:
The 8th Ward Alderwoman shall receive, review and approve request for grants for community wide enhancements and or improvements to benefit the 8th Ward.
BACKGROUND:
Alderwoman Patty Smith established the 8th Ward Residential Grant Program in 2021 to assist with community enhancements and improvements.
DISCUSSION:
Applicants will be reimbursed from the Ward 8 grant account 318-1350-419-50.50, while funds are available, not to exceed $25,000.00 annually.
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 8th Ward Alderwoman. With a minimum threshold of $1,000 and up to $15,000.
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 8 Residents will benefit by improving their community.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Request approval of the Ward 8 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the Ward 8 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, Alderwoman Patty Smith established the 8th Ward Residential Grant Program in 2021 to assist with community enhancements and improvements; and
WHEREAS, a resolution authorizing 8th Ward Alderwoman to receive, review and approve request for grants for community wide enhancements and or improvements to benefit the 8th Ward; and
WHEREAS, a set of guidelines has been written to implement the grant program for the Ward 8 Residential and Nonprofit Grant; and
WHEREAS, $25,000 has been allocated for this program. Funds for these projects will be paid out of the Ward 8 Grant account 318-1350-419.50-50; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Hereby authorize the Ward 8 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program.