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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Patrick J. Collins, Assistant Corporation Counsel
DATE: April 22, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to Authorize New Leases with Jolene Ryan of Jumpin Java Coffee, for Commercial Space at the Aurora Transportation Center and the Route 59 Train Station.
PURPOSE:
To enter into two new Commercial Lease Agreements with Jumpin Java for the use of commercial space at the ATC and Route 59 Train Station.
BACKGROUND:
The current leases for these locations at the Train Stations are set to expire at the end of the month, but the City is seeking a minimal rent increases. These new leases have been updated as part of revising and standardizing our commercial leases.
DISCUSSION:
The rent on these updated leases is $435 a month ($230 for the coffee shop plus $205 for the vending machine area) at the ATC; and $340 a month at Route 59. This lease allows Jumpin Java to continue to operate at the City's two train stations. These new leases will be for a period of 36 months, expiring April 30, 2028.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The approval of these commercial lease agreements will update the expiring leases and allow Jumpin Java to continue to serve Aurora commuters
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing New Commercial Lease Agreements with Jolene Ryan, d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee for Commercial Space at the ATC and Route 59 Train Stations.
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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, Jumpin Java has been operat...
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