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Finance Committee recommends acceptance of $2,000,000 DCEO grant for Mutual Ground family shelter renovations; approves minutes

AuroraMar 26, 20262 min read

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The City of Aurora Finance Committee met March 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM in Council Chambers. Members present: Chair Ted Mesiacos, Vice Chair Carl Franco, Alderman Dan Barreiro, Alderman-at-Large Keith Larson, and Alderman Edward J. Bugg. The committee approved the February 26, 2026 minutes, recommended approval of a resolution to accept a $2,000,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and a Participation Agreement with Mutual Ground for family shelter renovations, and then adjourned. All recorded motions carried with 5 ayes.

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Approved minutes from the Finance Committee meeting held on February 26, 2026 (motion by Vice Chair Franco, seconded by Alderman Bugg; Ayes: 5).
Recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the City to accept a $2,000,000 grant award from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and approving a Participation Agreement between the City of Aurora and Mutual Ground for renovations to the family shelter at the Mutual Ground campus (motion by Vice Chair Franco, seconded by Alderman Barreiro; Ayes: 5).
Adjourned the meeting (motion by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Vice Chair Franco; Ayes: 5).

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