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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Stephane Phifer, Planning and Zoning Director
DATE: April 7, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Establishing the Aurora Neighborhood Council By-Laws.
PURPOSE:
To establish the By-Laws for the Aurora Neighborhood Council.
BACKGROUND:
The Aurora Neighborhood Council was established in the Aurora Code of Ordinances on August 8, 2006 with Ordinance Number 06-081 pursuant to the recommendations from the Aurora Neighborhood Planning Initiative (ANPI) program
DISCUSSION:
The Resolution attached includes By-Laws developed using the best practices from other similar City boards and councils for the Aurora Neighborhood Council. The Aurora Neighborhood Council may from time to time request amendments to these By-Laws subject to review and approval of the City Council.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Planning and Zoning Division would anticipate that the establishment these By-Laws for the Zoning Board of Appeals will have a positive impact on the City's health, welfare, overall tax base and viability.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution Establishing the Aurora Neighborhood Council By-Laws.
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Establishing the Aurora Neighborhood Council By-Laws
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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 Aurora Neighborhood Council is an advisory body to the city council, on the development or initi...
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