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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Edward J. Bugg, Alderman Ward 9
DATE: July 20, 2021
SUBJECT:
2021 Ward 9 Block Party Assistance Program
PURPOSE:
The 2021 Ward 9 Block Party Assistance Program will support block parties being held in Ward 9.
BACKGROUND:
Build community by encouraging Block Parties to be held in Ward 9.
DISCUSSION:
Reimbursements will be made from the Ward 9 grant account, 319-1350-419.50-50. The program will not be extended past the current Alderman's term.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Approval of this program will encourage Ward 9 residents to host block parties and get to know their neighbors in a fun environment.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve the Ward 9 Block Party Assistance Program.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the 2021 Ward 9 Block Party Assistance 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 applicant must have an approved City of Aurora Block party permit, Park District permit or signed contract with a Ward 9 Non-Profit Venue for the Community Gathering. All stipulations of the permit or Contract must be followed, and
WHEREAS, a Block Party or Community Gathering eligible for the Ward 9 grant program consists of a group of Neighbors wishing to block of their street or area for a "get-together" party. The event may not be a personal, family, or political event i.e. birthday parties, weddings, fundraisers or exclude specific people, and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora Alderman's office must be notified in writin...
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