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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Law Department
DATE: October 2, 2024
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Proposing the Expansion of SSA 212 Related to Real Property Commonly known as Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb Phase 3, in Aurora, Illinois and Calling for a Public Hearing Thereon.
PURPOSE:
To expand the area known as Special Service Area 212 as a result of the expansion and continued development of the Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb subdivision.
BACKGROUND:
On June 13, 2023, the City adopted O23-036 and established SSA 212 in accordance with the Special Service Area Tax Law (35 ILCS 200/27-5 et seq) and the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq) for Del Webb subdivision. SSA 212 was established for purposes of creating a backup method to handle stormwater maintenance in the event the owner fails to maintain or repair the stormwater facilities. Since Phase 1 and 2 of the subdivision have been completed, Lincoln Prairie Aurora, LLC, is seeking to develop the remaining portion of the subdivision and the new area needs to be added to existing dormant SSA 212.
DISCUSSION:
Rather than create a separate Special Service Area, it makes most practical sense to expand the existing SSA to include the next phase of development so that the entire Lincoln Prairie Del Webb subdivision is subject to one single dormant SSA.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There is no immediate impact to this action, however if the City fails to expand the SSA, the City will have limited recourse against the developer (or a subsequent purchaser) in the event the onsite stormwater retention, detention, or drainage control systems are not maintained in Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb Phase 3.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends the approval of this ordinance proposing the expansion of SSA 212, and setting the Proposed Expansion of SSA 212 for Public Hearing on November 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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