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TO: Mayor John D. Laesch
FROM: Michael Saville, Alderman, Ward 6
DATE: July 7, 2025
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending the Ward 6 Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025.
PURPOSE:
To obtain the City Council's approval of a proposed amendment to the 2025 Ward 6 budget.
BACKGROUND:
A traffic study was conducted in various areas of the 6th Ward, and the results indicated that these locations would benefit significantly from traffic calming measures, such as speed radar signs. Alderman Michael Saville met with traffic engineers to discuss the advantages of implementing these changes.
DISCUSSION:
The budget amendment of $40,000 will be made from the Ward 6 fund balance. This amount will be placed into account 316-4060-431.65-34. The check will be made out directly to the vendor.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The proposed traffic calming measures will have a positive impact on the general public and enhance safety. These improvements will be especially beneficial for the children in the impacted school zones.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance that would effect the 2025 Ward 6 Budget.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending the Ward 6 Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
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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 approved Ordinance No. O99-96 on November 9, 1999, adopting the budget system of finance for the City in lieu of the appropriation system in accordance with 65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.1 et. seq. and Code Section 2-312(a); and
WHEREAS, the City Council appro...
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