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Aurora, Illinois

File #: 25-0290    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 4/7/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/22/2025 Final action: 4/22/2025
Title: An Ordinance Amending the Ward 8 Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025.
Attachments: 1. Ward 8 Budget Amendment
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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin

FROM: Patty Smith, Alderwoman, Ward 8

DATE: April 7, 2025

SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending the Ward 8 Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025.

PURPOSE:
To obtain the City Council's approval of a proposed amendment to the 2025 Ward 8 budget.

BACKGROUND:
Historically, the 8th Ward has lacked a community meeting place for HOAs and other organizations. With these renovations, we will be able to fill that gap and create a community meeting space.

DISCUSSION:
The budget amendment will be made from Ward 8 fund balance. The $300,000 will be placed into account 318-1350-419.50-50, which is a grant and donation account. The check will be made out directly to the library.

IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A

RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance that would effect the 2025 Ward 8 Budget.


cc: Finance Committee




CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS

ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending the Ward 8 Budget for the 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 approved Ordinance No. O24-079 on December 3, 2024 adopting an annual budget for the City of Aurora for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025

WHEREAS, adequate monies are available in the Ward 8 fund balance to pay said expenditures

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT...

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