Aurora, Illinois

File #: 21-0203    Version: 1 Name: Jason and Sarah Redelman / 351 Lawndale Avenue / 2021 Historic Preservation Grant
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/16/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/13/2021 Final action: 4/13/2021
Title: A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Jason Redelman for 351 Lawndale Avenue
Attachments: 1. Exhibit "A" Historic Preservation Grant Agreement - 2021-03-17 - 2021.059, 2. Historic Preservation Grant Application - 2021-03-16 - 2021.059, 3. Grant Program Status Report - 2021-03-22 - 2021.057, 4. Photos - 2021-03-17 - 2021.059
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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin

FROM: Historic Preservation Commission

DATE: March 17, 2021

SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Jason Redelman for 351 Lawndale Avenue (Jason and Sarah Redelman - 21-0203 / AU15/3-21.059-HP/GR - JM -Ward 6)

PURPOSE:
Exhibit "A" is a resolution authorizing the execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Jason Redelman for the property at 351 Lawndale Avenue. Pursuant to the Agreement Jason Redelman will receive up to $11,022.00 toward the renovation of the building including window restoration of approximately 9 windows including frame, sills, exterior trim, drip cap, watershed, and making the windows operable.

BACKGROUND:
The property is within the Riddle Highlands Historic District. The building is an owner-occupied one unit. The building was built c. 1929 in the Tudor Revival style.

DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the grant application and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances. The proposal is consistent with the City of Aurora Historic Districts and Landmarks Guidelines.

On March 11, 2021, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the 30 applications submitted for the 2021 Historic Preservation Grant Program. The application process was highly competitive with many worthwhile projects. Based upon the available funding, the Historic Preservation Commission ranked nine applications as being the most deserving for funding and recommends those applications for approval by City Council. Approval is contingent upon Aurora's legal council's review of the Grant Agreement.

In order to receive the first $10,000 of the grant, the applicant must comply with all guidelines. In order to receive the next $511 of the grant the applicant must match this amount with their own funding of an additional $511, making the total project value $11,022. The final $511 of the grant amount is a grant based on the guidelines that allow...

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