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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Ward 3
DATE: September 26, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing a two-year grant program in the amount of $50,000.00 per year in partnership with Rebuilding Together Aurora (RTA) and The Neighbor Project to assist qualified residents with projects in the Third Ward.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the program is to supplement costs outside the existing services available within the community through RTA and The Neighbor Project. The funds are intended to supplement, not duplicate, services that are not covered by the current RTA and/or The Neighbor Project Programs. This program is aimed towards helping residents of the Third Ward to correct code violations, provide accessibility modifications, and improve home safety.
BACKGROUND:
Alderman Ted Mesiacos established the Third Ward Grant Program in 2021 to supplement costs outside the existing services available within the community through RTA and the Neighbor Project.
DISCUSSION:
Eligible homeowners include Aurora's Third Ward residents who live in their homes, who are over the age of 60, military veterans, persons living with a disability, or single parents with a child under 18 years of age, and who meet the established program criteria of RTA and The Neighbor Project. Homes in an historic district are not eligible for this grant program unless it can be shown that the applicable project costs are not significantly higher due to requirements of the historic district.
In addition to the $5,000.00 Ward 3 grant, supplementary funding may be available for repairs deemed urgent. Projects categorized as an emergency, due to high need, urgent health and/or safety concerns will be considered for up to an additional $15,000.00.
The program will be independently administered by RTA and The Neighbor Project in partnership with the City of Aurora, local non-profits, service providers, and community volunteers.
Rebuilding Together Aurora and The Neighbor Proje...
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