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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer
DATE: June 12, 2023
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval of a Resolution to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with The Boys and Girls Club of Aurora for a land donation adjacent to Garfield Park)."
PURPOSE:
This Memorandum of Understanding with the Boys and Girls Club of Aurora (hereinafter "BGCA") will start the first steps in a land donation of the land adjacent to Garfield Park. The BGCA is looking for centrally located land to build a new club to serve the youth of the City of Aurora. Entering into this Agreement will allow the BGCA to perform due diligence on the donated land before expending any resources on professional design services.
BACKGROUND:
The City owns a plot of land adjacent to Garfield Park. The City has been in discussions with BCGA on constructing a facility on this plot of land to serve the youth of Aurora. Aurora is the second largest city in the state and is the only city in the top ten population-wise that does not have access to its own Club. The BGCA would offer structured, high-impact programs and opportunities for local youth throughout Aurora as well as partnering with local and national partners to provide additional opportunities to our youth. A centrally located club will provide a safe place, provide emotional support, provide mentors and help kids succeed in school.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement would allow BCGA the ability to make inspections of the property and complete due diligence prior to the land being donated. Any final agreement for the donation would require a donation agreement which would go through City Council and require all the requisite permits and approvals. Additionally, any buildings on that property would have to be approved by the City Council.
The land that would be donated (at a later date and through a separate action) would provide a clubhouse that would have spaces for a recreation center, library, sensory room, STEM...
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