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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Stephane Phifer, Planning and Zoning Director
DATE: April 7, 2014
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article VI. Division 7 Entitled "Aurora Neighborhood Council"
PURPOSE:
The provisions the Aurora Neighborhood Council was established in 2006 and were in need of modernizing and updating to better meet the needs of the City and the Aurora Neighborhood Council.
BACKGROUND:
The Aurora Neighborhood Council was established in the Aurora Code of Ordinances on August 8, 2006 with Ordinance Number O06-081 pursuant to the recommendations from the Aurora Neighborhood Planning Initiative (ANPI) program.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed amendment will accomplish three non-substantive objectives: 1) To provide consistency in language, terms and procedures between the planning and development related boards, commissions and councils; 2) To update job titles to current designations; 3) where appropriate to move provisions to the By-Laws of the ANC.
The proposed amendment includes four substantive change being 1) That all members shall be appointed by the Mayor; 2) That the By-Laws are subject to approval by the City Council; 3) That the Mayor and Planning and Zoning Director (as Executive Secretary) be ex officio members; 4) That the ANPI Neighborhoods are recognized as standing committees of the Aurora Neighborhood Council.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Planning and Zoning Division would anticipate that this amendment to the City Code of Ordinances will have a positive impact on the City's health, welfare, overall tax base and viability.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article VI. Division 7 Entitled "Aurora Neighborhood Council.
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amendi...
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