City of Aurora Committee of the Whole met Jan. 21
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
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ROLL CALL
25-0031 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 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 January 15, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:
24-0982 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone vacant property located at South Lake Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
25-0004 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development and Approving the Galena Hotel Plan Description for the property located at 116 W. Galena Boulevard
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
25-0022 An Ordinance Changing the Name of a Portion of Suncrest Drive to Suncrest Court located north of Wingpointe Drive located in Kane County, Aurora Illinois
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
25-0024 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Elm Street to West Park Avenue located between N. Lake Street and N. River Street located in Kane County, Aurora Illinois
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee Met On January 16, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items: 25-0023 An Ordinance amending various sections of Division 2-V-2 of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to purchases.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
25-0029 A Resolution authorizing the city to accept a grant award of $39,981.00 from the Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year 2023 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program to update existing building codes and handbooks to help reduce potential losses to buildings and contents due to floods, tornado winds, and other natural disasters.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On January 14, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:
24-0999 A Resolution authorizing the Emergency Management Coordinator to execute an Intergovernmental Emergency Warning Siren Donation Agreement with the Village of Sugar Grove pertaining to the real property located at Route 56 and Blackberry Creek in Sugar Grove, Illinois.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0032 A Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to sign and execute the Annual Memorandum of Understanding with Learning for Life, a District of Columbia non-profit corporation for the Aurora Police Department Youth Explorers Post #8847 program.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On January 13, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:
24-0859 A Resolution requesting implementation of a Privacy Readiness Review by Class-LLC, Atlanta, GA for a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
24-0987 A Resolution to award a contract to Connelly Electric Company in an amount not-to-exceed of $53,500.00 for the Water Production Division (WPD).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
24-1000 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement and additional vehicles for the City of Aurora fleet, for an amount not to exceed $1,570,000.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
24-1003 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute the Water Main Easement Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) as part of the Middlebury Drive to LaJolla Court Water Main Installation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
24-1007 A Resolution authorizing the execution of permits with the State of Illinois for maintenance and construction on State Highways.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0005 A Resolution authorizing a rehabilitation project of six (6) finished water distribution pumps for the Water Production Division in an amount not-to-exceed of $402,000.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0009 A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to adopt unit prices submitted by Core and Main for the purchase of Sensus Water Meters and accessories.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0010 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute Change Order Number 1 to the Contract with Hoerr Construction Inc. for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining project in the amount of $84,825.00.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0011 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract and IEPA PWSLP loan forgiveness agreement with Brandt Excavating, Inc for the Lead Service Replacement Project - Contract 2 for the bid amount of $3,261,380.00, pending approval of on IEPA loan forgiveness loan.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
25-0016 A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to purchase properties required for the Farnsworth Bilter Church Roadway Widening Project.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On January 7, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:
24-0977 A Resolution approving the appointment of Glenda Love and the reappointments of Sumera Galvez, Maureen McKane, Penelope Garcia, and Luanne Lo Monte to the Human Relations Commission.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
24-1013 A Resolution To Endorse the Legislative Action Program of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference for the 2025 Legislative Session.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0
NEW BUSINESS
25-0053 A Resolution approving the appointment of Steve Kulesza as Superintendent of Parks and Recreation.
25-0058 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim #18Q05I559314.
ALDERMAN'S CORNER
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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