Kane County Reporter

City of Aurora Committee of the Whole met Feb. 20.

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 

24-0094 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, February 6, 2024, Committee of the Whole Meeting. 

24-0107 Approval of the Draft Closed Session Meeting Minutes from the Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting. 

MAYOR’S REPORT 

PUBLIC COMMENT 

REPORT OF THE  

BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 

The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On February 14, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items: 

24-0032 An Ordinance Requesting approval of a Conditional Use for a Religious Institution (6400) use on Lot 2 in West Aurora Plaza, Unit No. 2, located at 555 Redwood  Drive 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0 

24-0067 An Ordinance Vacating an Ingress/Egress Easement on the Property located at 733 and 743 McClure Road, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois 60502. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0 

24-0068 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for 743 McClure Rd, LLC Subdivision, located at 733 and 743 McClure Road 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0 

24-0073 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a not-to-exceed agreement for Design Phase Engineering and Planning Special Services in the  amount of $114,500 for the Rehabilitate Airfield Lighting Vault (ARR-4915) and Replace Vault Generator (ARR-5117) projects located at the Aurora Municipal Airport with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0 

24-0087 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2024 Historic Preservation Grants and Allowing the Mayor to enter into Historic Preservation Grant Agreements and Addendums 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0 

(ALSO PRESENTED TO FINANCE AS INFORMATION ONLY) 

24-0099 A Resolution for an Amendment to an Engineering Agreement for Construction Phase Engineering Services with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. for the Phase 2  Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ARR-4648) at the Aurora Municipal Airport in the amount of $52,900. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0 

Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development Resolution 

23-1043 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1B of Meridian  Business Campus, Phase II, Unit 4, for a Retail Sales or Services (2100) Use. 

(FINAL/APPEALABLE) - [NO ACTION NEEDED AT C.O.W.]  

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0 

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 

The Finance Committee Met On February 15, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items: 

23-0836 A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to purchase properties and appropriating REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds required for the Indian Trail Road Signal Modernization and Resurfacing (Edgelawn to Highland) Project in the amount of $9,350.00. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0098 An Ordinance Reserving 2024 Volume Cap in connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, and Related Matters. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0103 A Resolution to approve a demolition and remediation contract with American Demolition Corporation of Carol Stream IL for the former YMCA structures at 460-480 Garfield Ave. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0109 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Agreement with Mark Radina & Archetype Stained Glass for the Lease of Office Space and Art Studio at 7 South Broadway in Aurora. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 

The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On February 13, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items: 

24-0013 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a service agreement between the City of Aurora, and Family Services Association of Elgin Illinois in support of the Aurora Police Department Crisis Intervention Unit for the period of January of 2024 through June of 2025. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0062 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding  between the City of Aurora, the City of Elgin, and Kane County; the participation in  the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0063 A Resolution approve the purchase of 31 United Shield Brand Ballistic Shields and accessories from MES/Lawmen Supply of Deer Creek, Illinois in the amount  of $64,725.00. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0085 A Resolution Approving of Third-Party Administrative Services for Cities in Schools Aurora to administer the 2024 Summer Programs in the amount not to exceed $183,000.00 for the Youth Services Subdivision. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE 

The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On February 12, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items: 

24-0036 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement and additional vehicles for  the City of Aurora fleet. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-1 

24-0058 A Resolution to adopt unit prices provided by four respondents for 2024 Electrical Supplies for the Electrical Division. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0065 A Resolution authorizing Altorfer CAT to perform the recommended repairs and component replacements to fleet unit #63-149 for $65,716.60, plus a five percent  (5%) contingency of $3,285.83. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0074 A Resolution to award the 5th Street Water Main Extension project located in Ward 2 to Brandt Excavating, Inc. in the bid amount of two hundred sixty-three thousand three hundred eighty-three Dollars and forty-five Cents ($263,383.45). 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0078 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Chicago Paving Contractors, Inc., Lake Zurich, IL 60047 in the amount of $699,950.00 for the 2024 Citywide Pavement Patching for Water and Sewer Maintenance. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE 

The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On February 6, 2024 and Reviewed the Following Items: 

24-0042 A Resolution approving the reappointments of Charlie Zine and Doug Johnson, and the appointments of Dave Horner and Thad Murillo to the Bicycle, Pedestrian  & Transit Advisory Board. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0043 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Charles Baker and Ayo Dahunsi to the Innovation and Technology Advisory Commission. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0047 A Resolution authorizing the 2024 Ward Neighborhood Clean-Ups and Shred Events in all Wards in the City of Aurora. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0051 A Resolution approving the appointment of Jennifer Paprocki and Denise Morgan representing Aurora to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board (AACVB). 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0057 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Angie Thomas and the appointment of A. Elizabeth Robinson-Chan to the Civil Service Commission 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0066 A Resolution approving the appointments of Amina Hart, Tonya Majersky, Charmaine Peterson, and Alonso Beckford to the African American Heritage Advisory Board. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0069 A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Linda Cole, Warren Barton, Ken Gaul, Dan Hoffman, Geral Lubshina, Judy Durham, and Eric Rodriguez and the appointment of Luma Webster and Karen Christensen as members to the Block Grant Working Committee (BGWC). 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0 

24-0079 A Resolution appointing Alderman Ron Woerman and Alderman Brandon Tolliver to the Aquatics Administrative Board. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 3-1 (1 Recused) 

NEW BUSINESS 

24-0113 A Resolution establishing the application fees for special events permits issued  under Chapter 41.5 of the Code of Ordinances. 

ALDERMAN'S CORNER 

CLOSED SESSION 

ADJOURN

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