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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Voigt, Asst. Chief of Staff
DATE: June 9, 2017
SUBJECT:
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article II of the Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled, "Administration" (Mayoral Transportation Expenses).
PURPOSE:
Chapter 2 addresses transportation expenses for the Mayor, specifically the use of a city vehicle when conducting city business.
BACKGROUND:
Previously, the city leased a vehicle exclusively for the Mayor’s use when conducting city business, covering all expenses associated with the care and maintenance of the vehicle, including insurance. This amendment seeks to codify the practice of the city leasing a vehicle as well as adding the option for a monthly vehicle allowance instead of providing a vehicle. This provides the city’s Chief Executive the option to lease a vehicle personally or utilize a city owned or leased car.
DISCUSSION:
If the vehicle allowance option is selected, it will be added to the Mayor’s paycheck and taxed as income. The Mayor will also be responsible for providing insurance and maintenance for the vehicle.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I respectfully request the proposed amendment to Chapter 2 be accepted.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairwoman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Lofchie
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 Article II of the Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled, "Administration" (Mayoral Transportation Expenses).
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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, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances needs to be codified to address transportation needs of the previous and current administrations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, that Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2, Section 2-38(c) of the Aurora Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:.
Sec. 2-38(c) Mayoral Transportation Expenses.
SECTION 1: That Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2, Section 2-38(c) of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
“The mayor shall be entitled to all benefits given to employees in the city's executive service in accordance with city council resolutions as may be adopted no later than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the beginning of any mayoral term of office; and further, shall be entitled to the use of a city-owned or leased car for city business or a monthly vehicle allowance, health insurance on the same terms as that given to aldermen under Code section 2-60(d) and (3) [(e)], and reimbursement of necessary business expenses.”
SECTION 2: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect, and shall be controlling, upon its passage and approval.
SECTION 3: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
SECTION 4: That any Section or provision of this ordinance that is construed to be invalid or void shall not affect the remaining Sections or provisions which shall remain in full force and effect thereafter.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, on .
AYES ____ NAYS ____ ABSENT ____ NOT VOTING ____
APPROVED AND SIGNED by the Mayor of the City of Aurora, Illinois, on _______________________.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk