HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-077Resolution No. 2026-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS,
AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$559000 TO THE YORKVILLE AMERICAN LEGION POST 489
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville (the "City") is a duly organized and validly
existing non home -rule municipality created in accordance with the Constitution of the State of
Illinois of 1970 and the laws of the State; and
WHEREAS, American Legion Post 489 (the "Legion") erected a War Monument,
honoring Kendall County veterans of all American wars, (the "Memorial") at the City's Town
Square Park in 1969; and
WHEREAS, minimal changes have been made to the monument over the past 60 years
and an eternal flame located within the Memorial has not worked properly for nearly 15 years and
is in need of restoration; and
WHEREAS, the Legion has planned an extensive restoration process at the Memorial, and
has begun a fundraising campaign for the effort; and
WHEREAS, the Legion estimates the Memorial restoration project will likely cost
approximately $85,000 to $100,000, and has asked the City to contribute to the fund-raising effort;
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that it is in the best interests of
the welfare of the City and its residents to contribute to the Memorial restoration project, which
project, when complete, shall contribute to the community value of the Town Square Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the United
City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated in this Resolution as the
findings of the Corporate Authorities.
Section 2. The Corporate Authorities hereby authorize the contribution of up to $55,000
to the Town Square Yorkville American Legion Veterans Monument Restoration Project, with
$25,000 to be contributed to American Legion Post 489 up -front, and the remainder to be
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contributed once the Legion has notified the City that it has fulfilled its fundraising efforts
currently estimated at $82,000 total project costs, with the City's total contribution to be capped
at 66.6% of total project funding.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
approval as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, 'Illinois this
22❑d day of September, A.D. 2026.
KEN KOCH
AYE
ARDEN JOE PLOCHER AYE
CHRIS FUNKHOUSER AYE
RUSTY CORNEILS AYE
CITY CLERK
DAN TRANSIER AYE
CRAIG SOLING AYE
MATT MAREK AYE
RUSTY HYETT AYE
fAAPE PPROVD by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkvil endall County, Illinois
this oib ' day of :5en to rn b6Y- %, A.D. 2026.
Attest:
MAYOR
i
CITY CLERK
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