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TO: The Rules, Administration, and Procedures Committee
FROM: Alderwoman Patty Smith, Ward 8
DATE: March 10, 2026
SUBJECT:
Amendment to the Ward 8 Residential Grant Program
BACKGROUND:
Alderwoman Patty Smith established the 8th Ward Residential Grant Program in 2021 to assist with community enhancements and improvements.
DISCUSSION:
The current grant program limits individual awards at $15,000. Due to limited participation at the current funding level, Alderwoman Smith would like to increase the maximum grant amount to $25,000.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Increasing the maximum grant award from $15,000 to $25,000 is expected to improve participation and allow applicants to pursue projects that may require a higher level of funding.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Request approval of the Ward 8 Residential Grant Program Amendment.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the amendment to the Ward 8 Residential Grant Program.
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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 City Council, in the exercise of said home rule authority has empowered its Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee to from time-to-time adopt rules and policies governing the operations of the Office of the Aldermen; and
WHEREAS, the current grant program limits awards to $15,000 per applicant and
WHEREAS, increasing the maximum award to $25,000 may encourage greater participation and program utilization and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Rules, Administration, and Procedures Committ...
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