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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kathy McCabe, Aldermanic Aide
DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBJECT:
Ward 10 Residential Grant Program.
PURPOSE:
Alderwoman Shweta Baid and her Ward 10 Committee shall receive, review and approve requests for grant funding towards community enhancements and/or improvements in the 10th Ward. The enhancements/improvements shall be for community and public use, demonstrate a benefit for the immediate area, and promote the character and integrity of the neighborhood and community.
The committee may also consider other information when approving or denying grant requests such as previous approvals, history, and future development plans.
BACKGROUND:
The Ward 10 Alderwoman and her Ward 10 committee shall receive, review and approve application for grants with a minimum threshold of $1,000.00 with a maximum of $5,000 for community enhancements and/or improvements.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and funds will be distributed based on availability of annual budgeted funds at the discretion of the 10th Ward Alderwoman and her committee. (See attached Guidelines for details.)
Grants 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. Also, grants are not meant for commercial use and hence requests for such will not be considered.
DISCUSSION:
The applicants being residents of the 10th Ward or an HOA organization performing the work in the 10th Ward, will be paid from the Ward 10 grant account 320-1350-419.50-50, not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) annually. This program will not be extended past the current Alderwomen's term.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve the 10th Ward Residential Grant Program with the current guidelines
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to approve the Ward 10 Residential 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, a Resolution authorizing the Ward 10 Alderwoman and her 10th Ward Committee to receive, review and approve requests for grant funding to be used towards community enhancements and/or improvements in the 10th Ward. The enhancements/improvements shall be for community and public use, demonstrate a benefit for the immediate area, and promote the character and integrity of the neighborhood and community. The Ward 10 Alderwoman and her 10th Ward Committee may also consider other information when approving or denying grant requests such as previous approvals, history, and future development plans.
WHEREAS, $20,000.00 has been allocated for this program with a minimum threshold of $1,000.00 with a maximum of $5,000.00 for community enhancements and/or improvements; and
WHEREAS, a set of Guidelines has been written to implement the grant program for the Ward 10 Residential Grant Program, a copy of which Guidelines is attached hereto and made a part thereof; and)
WHEREAS, is determined by each invoice received; and
WHEREAS, funds for these projects will be allocated from each individual invoice as each application is completed and will be paid out through the Ward 10 Grant Programs Account 320-1350-419.50-50, not to exceed $20,000.00 dollars annually
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Herby authorize the Ward 10 Residential Grant Program.