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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Stephane Phifer, Planning and Zoning Director
DATE: April 7, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Establishing the Aurora Planning Commission By-Laws.
PURPOSE:
To establish the By-Laws for the Aurora Planning Commission.
BACKGROUND:
The provisions and by-laws of the Planning Commission have not been amended since 1969 and 1989 respectively and were in need of modernizing and updating to better meet the needs of the City and the Planning Commission.
DISCUSSION:
The Resolution attached includes By-Laws developed using the best practices from other similar City boards and councils for the Aurora Planning Commission. The Aurora Planning Commission may from time to time request amendments to these By-Laws subject to review and approval of the City Council.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Planning and Zoning Division would anticipate that the establishment these By-Laws for the Aurora Planning Commission will have a positive impact on the City's health, welfare, overall tax base and viability.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution Establishing the Aurora Planning Commission By-Laws
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Establishing New By-Laws for the Aurora Planning Commission
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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 Planning Commission is a regularly scheduled advisory body to the City Council, on short and long ra...
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