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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alisia Lewis, Director of Human Resources
DATE: June 20, 2018
SUBJECT:
A Resolution designating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday as a paid holiday for City of Aurora employees.
PURPOSE:
To designate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday as a paid holiday for City of Aurora employees beginning January 2019.
BACKGROUND:
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King birthday is a federal and state recognized holiday. In addition, this year is the 50 yr. anniversary of his death.
DISCUSSION:
In commemoration of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday, a recommendation is being put forth to designate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday as a paid holiday. His contribution in improving and empowering the lives of all people is unprecedented. All City collective bargaining groups, that do not currently have the day as a paid holiday, have confirmed their support for this initiative. Each group will have the additional designated holiday included as part of their respective bargaining agreement.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Place on the Finance Committee calendar July 10, 2018 for subsequent approval by the City Council.
cc: Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer
Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
Martin Lyons, Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution designating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday as a paid holiday for City of Aurora employees.
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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, it is now officially observed for the closing of City offices to provide for an additional holiday for all City of Aurora employees beginning January 2019;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, that effective upon passage of this Resolution, that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday holiday - the 3rd Monday in January, will be observed by the City of Aurora employees and recognized as a paid holiday.