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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: The Law Department
DATE: October 2, 2024
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Proposing the Expansion of SSA 208 Related to Real Property Commonly Known as Lincoln Crossing South Subdivision, in Aurora, Illinois and Calling for a Public Hearing Thereon.
PURPOSE:
To expand the area known as Special Service Area 208 as a result of the growth and continued development of the Lincoln Crossing subdivision.
BACKGROUND:
On June 14, 2022, the City adopted O22-043 and established SSA 208 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 Lincoln Crossing subdivision. SSA 208 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 of the subdivision has 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 208.
DISCUSSION:
Rather than create two separate Special Service Areas for one subdivision, it makes the most practical sense to expand the existing SSA to include the next phase of development so that the entire Lincoln Crossing 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 purchasers) in the event the onsite stormwater retention, detention, or drainage control systems are not maintained in the Lincoln Crossing South Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends the approval of this Ordinance proposing the expansion of SSA 208, and setting the Proposed Expansion of SSA 208 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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