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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Alderman Carl Franco, 5th Ward
DATE: July 6, 2015
SUBJECT:
Authorizing the Ward 5 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program for 2015
PURPOSE:
A Committee comprised of 5th Ward residents (Ward Committee) and their Alderman shall receive, review and approve requests for grant funding towards community enhancements and/or improvements in the 5th Ward. The enhancements/improvements shall be for 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, past history, and future development plans.
BACKGROUND:
The Ward Committee comprised of 5th Ward residents and their Alderman shall receive, review and approve application for grants with a minimum threshold of $1,000.00 up to $15,000.00 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 5th Ward Committee and their Alderman. The grant period is based on calendar year and funds will not be carried over from year to year. (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 5th Ward or nonprofit organizations performing the work in the 5th Ward, will be paid from the Ward 5 Special Programs Account 315-1350-441.50-50, not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) annually.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approved the 5th Ward Committee’s Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program with the current guidelines. Item will be placed on the Finance Committee Agenda on July 28, 2015, for subsequent approval by City Council.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Ward 5 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program for 2015.
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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, The Alderman for Ward 5 has determined that it would be desirable establish a Residential Grant Program, that will receive, review and approve requests for grant funding to be used towards community enhancements and/or improvements in the 5th Ward. The enhancements/improvements shall be for a public use, demonstrate a benefit for the immediate area, and promote the character and integrity of the neighborhood and community. A committee of 5th Ward residents and the Alderman shall review all applications for the Program, and may also consider other information when approving or denying grant requests such as previous approvals, past history, and future development plans.
WHEREAS, $25,000.00 has been allocated for this Program with a minimum threshold Grant of $1,000.00; and
WHEREAS, a set of Guidelines to implement this Program are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, funds for this Program will be allocated from each individual invoice as each application is completed, with amounts to be granted per applicant determined at time of review, to be paid out through the Ward 5 Special Programs Account 315-1350-441.50-50, Program fund total not to exceed $25,000.00 dollars annually.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: That the Ward 5 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program for 2015 is hereby authorized and the Guidelines to implement the Program are hereby approved.
APPROVED ON ____________________.
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