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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Steve Andras, P.E., Assistant City Engineer
DATE: January 5, 2015
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing Execution of Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Resolutions for Sections 13-00000-00-GM and 14-00-00000-00-GM.
PURPOSE:
To appropriate additional Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds related to snow removal operations for FYs 2013 and 2014.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora appropriated MFT funds in the amount of $720,440 and $941,750 for FY 2013 and FY 2014 respectively. In 2013 the Street Division spent a total of $1,047,762.80 creating an appropriation shortfall of $327,322.75. In 2014 the Street Division spent a total of $1,320,313.40 on snow removal operations, also creating an appropriation shortfall in the amount of $378,563.35.
DISCUSSION:
In accordance with the Illinois Department of Transportation's Bureau of Local Roads and Streets, the Local Public Agency is required to adopt a Supplemental Resolution if the actual cost of maintenance exceeds the total amount of MFT funds appropriated
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There will be no negative impact associated with these appropriations as these projects are completed and no additional funds will be spent.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please forward this item to the Finance Committee for their review and recommendations.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Resolutions for Sections 13-00000-00-GM and 14-00-00000-00-GM
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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 gov...
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