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TO: Mayor John D. Laesch
FROM: Rich Jacobs, Chief of Staff, Aldermen's Office
DATE: January 9, 2026
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing the 2026 Ward Neighborhood Clean-Up and Shred Events in all Wards in the City of Aurora.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval for the 2026 Ward Neighborhood Clean-Up and Shred Events.
BACKGROUND:
Annually, the City of Aurora Alderwomen and Aldermen decide when neighborhood clean-ups and shred events will be held. Decisions are based on available funds for the current year.
DISCUSSION:
The 2026 Neighborhood Clean-Ups and Shred Events are proposed for Wards 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10. Groot and Accurate Document Destruction will be contacted to provide disposal services. Clean-up costs are determined by the amount of debris removed and number of labor hours invoiced by Groot for their personnel.
The cost of the shred events is determined by the number of trucks requested.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Ward clean-up events provide residents with free disposal of large household items. The Ward shred events provide residents with a secure, no-cost option to dispose of sensitive documents.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve and forward the recommendation to the Committee of the Whole for further review and consideration.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the 2026 Ward Neighborhood Clean-Up and Shred Events in all Wards in the City of Aurora.
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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, Annually, the City of Aurora Alderwomen and Aldermen decide when neighborhood clean-ups and shred events will be held.
WHEREAS, The 2026 Ward Neighborhood Clean-Up and Shred Events are proposed for Wards 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10, and,
WHEREAS, Funds are allocated in Ward budget accounts (311), (312), (313), (314), (315), (316), (317), (318), (319), and (320)-1827-424-36-10 and)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Approve the Resolution authorizing the implementation of the 2026 Ward Neighborhood Clean-Up and Shred Events in the City of Aurora and hereby further authorize the Purchasing Director to issue the necessary orders.