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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jennifer Evans, Director of Public Art
DATE: July 2, 2021
SUBJECT:
Resolution to approve Burlington Northern Right of Entry document for a City of Aurora Public Art Mural on the Viaduct Wall along E. New York St., East of LaSalle St.
PURPOSE:
This is a request to approve the Right of Entry document provided by Burlington Northern, to allow mural artists hired by the City of Aurora to paint on BNSF property.
BACKGROUND:
This City of Aurora Public Art mural project was approved on May 12, 2021 by the Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee. Burlington Northern provided a Right of Entry document for signature; Burlington Northern was unable to allow the City of Aurora Law Department to make any changes to their standard Right of Entry form. Permission to paint on BNSF property has been provided. Signature of this Right of Entry document is required to commence installation of the mural on BNSF property.
DISCUSSION:
This is a standard Right of Entry document provided by Burlington Northern.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Approval of this Right of Entry document will cause no impact to the Public.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
cc: Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Resolution to Approve Burlington Northern Right of Entry for City of Aurora Public Art Mural at Viaduct Wall along E New York St.
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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, A City of Aurora Public Art mural was approved for installation on the E. New York St. BNSF viaduct wall,
WHEREAS, Burlington Northern has approved the site for the mural,
WHEREAS, The City of Aurora is required to sign a Right of Entry document provided by Burlington Northern prior to commencement of the mural installation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Approval of the Right of Entry document provided by Burlington Northern for the use of BNSF property for a City of Aurora mural.