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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex G. Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer
DATE: August 13, 2020
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing a donation in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 to West Aurora School District No. 129 to support the construction of a new accessible playground at the Hope D. Wall School.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this resolution is for the City of Aurora to join West Aurora School District 129, East Aurora School District 131, Fox Valley Park District and other community partners and donors in supporting the construction of a new accessible playground at the Hope D. Wall School.
BACKGROUND:
Hope D. Wall School ("Wall School") is a child development center operated by West Aurora School District No, 129 ("District 129") serving approximately 170 children with special needs residing in District 129 and East Aurora School District No. 131. The existing wooden playground at Wall School built in 1993, which may be used by the public, is in disrepair and is not accessible to all children with special needs. Consequently, District 129 and District 131 have undertaken a complete replacement and modernization of the existing playground to permit its use by children of all ages, skill levels and learning abilities and make the playground fully wheelchair accessible, including double wide ramps and wheelchair swings. District 129 and District 131 have sought the assistance of other taxing bodies, including the Fox Valley Park District and other community partners and donors to defer the costs associated with the project.
DISCUSSION:
Districts 129 and 131 have requested that the City participate in the project by donating $100,000.00 to help support the construction of the new playground. Attached is the letter to the City formally requesting the City's participation and donation of $100,000. Also attached are documents detailing the playground design and construction as well as project quote, budget and list of donors. District 129 compl...
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