Kane County Reporter

City of Aurora Committee of the Whole met May 6

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

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ROLL CALL

MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

25-0333 Approval of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

MAYOR’S REPORT

STAFF REPORT

25-0270 Aurora Youth Council Presentation and Recognition of Graduating Members

PUBLIC COMMENT

REPORT OF THE BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Met On April 23, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:

25-0244 A Resolution Adopting the 2025 City of Aurora's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-0

25-0300 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Airport Maintenance Operations Agreement with Airfield Maintenance Services, LLC for an initial five-year term in the initial amount of $424,500 with an automatic five-year renewal upon mutual consent by both parties. An annual increase based on the Consumer Price Index will be capped at four percent.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0317 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development and Approving the Hurd House Plan Description for the property located at 429 W. Downer Place

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-Yes, 1-No

25-0335 An Ordinance Vacating a portion of the Stormwater Control Easement on the Property located at 3011 Lundquist Drive, in Will and Kendall County, Aurora, Illinois 60503

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Planning & Development Resolutions

25-0115 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Eola Preserve Subdivision, located at 620 North Eola Road.

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

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0116 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for Eola Preserve Subdivision, located at 620 North Eola Road, for a ROW Dwelling (1130) Use.

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

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee Met On April 24, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:

25-0281 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase technology services for Fire Station 9 from multiple vendors for a total not to exceed $365,498.00.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0282 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase technology services for Fire Station 13 from multiple vendors for a total not to exceed $237,874.00.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0283 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase technology services for Fire Station 4 from multiple vendors for a total not to exceed $1,704,049.43.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0302 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a Plymovent vehicle exhaust system in Fire Station #7 in the amount of $80,288 to Hastings Air Energy.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0345 A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Fox Valley Park District Concerning the Staging of Independence Day Fireworks on Park District Property in 2025 and 2026.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0346 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a three-year contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks for Independence Day fireworks displays in a total annual amount not to exceed $46,000.00.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0348 A Resolution authorizing the Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Aurora Supervisors Association of the Aurora Police Department from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0349 A Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned seven parcels totaling 18 acres on Bilter Road east of Farnsworth Avenue.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0353 A Resolution Authorizing New Commercial Lease Agreements with Jolene Ryan, d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee for Commercial Space at the ATC and Route 59 Train Stations.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-Yes, 0-No, 1-Abstain

25-0354 A Resolution authorizing the execution of labor agreement between the City of Aurora and Local 1514, Council 31, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL/CIO (AFSCME) from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On April 22, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:

25-0315 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package Sales liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from One Stop, Inc.). 

[Ward 4]

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0330 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 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On April 15, 2025 for a Special I&T Meeting and both items discussed were held at committee.

The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On April 21, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:

24-0586 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to process a change order to the agreement with Cordogan Clark of Aurora, IL for architectural, design, engineering and construction services for Fire Department Headquarters/Fire Station #4 in the amount of $817,886.00.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 4-Yes, 1-No

25-0213 A Resolution approving an automotive parts and supplies service agreement with Genuine Parts Company for the City's fleet maintenance operations using the Equalis Group purchasing cooperative.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0257 A Resolution to award a contract to Geneva Construction Co. in the amount of $3,440,441.25 for the 2025 Citywide Street Resurfacing-WEST/NORTH project.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0259 A Resolution authorizing payment to Leopardo Construction in an amount not to exceed $29,484,587, with an additional 5% contingency, for the construction the new Fire Department Headquarters (Fire Station #4) consistent with the scope of work authorized by Resolution R24-284.

COMMITTEE FORWARDED TO C.O.W. WITH NO RECOMMENDATION: 4-Yes, 1-No

25-0310 A Resolution to award the S. Lincoln Ave. and Simms St. Sewer Separation project located in Ward 4 to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc. in the bid amount of $179,748.00.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0326 A Resolution to award the Jackson St., Simms St., and 5th St. Sewer Separation and 5th Ave. Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 3, to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., in the bid amount $863,333.00.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On April 15, 2025 and Reviewed the Following Items:

25-0264 A Resolution approving the appointment of Luis Lopez and Gus Antzakles to the Aurora LGBTQ Advisory Board.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0301 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Michael Lippman, Shirley Payne, and Ana Diaz to the "Aging-in-Community Advisory Board" (AICB).

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0306 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Dr. Robert Halverson to the Aurora Education Commission.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0311 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Jayden Badillo to the "Sister Cities Commission" (SCC).

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0312 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Chantz Trotter to the Aurora Youth Council

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0313 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Dave McCabe to the Aurora Firefighters Pension Fund Board.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

25-0314 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Steve Kulesza to the Tree Board.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 5-0

NEW BUSINESS

25-0347 A Resolution to award the rental of crowd control barricades for parades to United Rent-A-Fence, Addison, IL.

25-0365 A Resolution approving the appointment of Tracey Vacek as Director of Zoning and Planning.

25-0373 A Resolution A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Pollution/Environmental Liability Insurance for the Period of April 30, 2025, to April 30, 2028.

CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURN

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