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TO: The Rules, Administration, and Procedures Committee
FROM: Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Ward 1
DATE: June 11, 2025
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) to assist qualified residents with projects in the First Ward.
BACKGROUND:
Alderman Daniel Barreiro will be establishing the Ward 1 Residential Grant Program in partnership with Rebuilding Together Aurora this year to supplement costs outside the existing services available within the community through RTA.
DISCUSSION:
Eligible homeowners include Aurora's First 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. 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 1 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 the RTA in partnership with the City of Aurora, local non-profits, service providers, and community volunteers.
Rebuilding Together Aurora fees will be 9% of total project cost or $250 per project, whichever is less.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Approval of this program will help residents of Aurora's First Ward correct code violations, provide accessibility modifications, and improve the safety of their homes based upon individual's needs.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve the annual Ward 1 Residential Grant Program in partnership with Rebuilding Together Aurora in the budgeted, not to exceed, amount of $50,000.00...
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