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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Alayne Weingartz, Corporation Counsell
DATE: April 10, 2014
SUBJECT:
Seeking approval of a lease agreement with Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, Inc. for the purpose of installation and operation of an ongoing community garden to benefit the Food Pantry.
PURPOSE:
Alderman Saville has negotiated this lease agreement to benefit the community as well as the Food Pantry recipients.
BACKGROUND:
The several vacant lots all existing on the East side of North Highland Avenue and owned by the City have been vacant and unused for a period of time. Alderman Saville has had several discussions with Board members of the Pantry, and those discussions have resulted in the lease agreement that is attached hereto for approval .
DISCUSSION:
By utilizing these vacant lots on Highland across from the Food Pantry for this community garden purpose, there will be both the benefit of fresh food for Pantry recipients, but also, members of the community will be volunteering together for the benefit of this project. The Food Pantry Board has approved this project, and has already gotten the support of other like-minded civic organizations and community volunteers to bring this project to fruition.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the terms of the lease agreement, the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry will assume maintenance responsibilities for these lots, as well as the removal of snow and ice in the winter months.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval by the BGI Committee is sought, and ultimately the City Council, of the attached Ordinance and Lease Agreement.
cc: Alderman Peters, Chairman
Alderman Garza
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Saville, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance authorizing the lease of vacant city-owned property with Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, Inc, for a community garden.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population...
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