City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2025-10-28

City Hall - Second Floor
 City of Aurora Council Chambers
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL
 City Council

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 October 28, 2025
 6:00 PM


 Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be
 physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being
 called to order. Call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. Please
 refer to the last page of this agenda for information regarding translation &
 reasonable accommodation requests.
 ROLL CALL

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 MAYOR'S REPORT

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 25-0747 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Sharain Spears to the Aurora Housing
 Authority Board.

 25-0757 A Resolution approving the appointment of Stacey Peterson to the Aurora Police
 Pension Board.

 25-0759 A Resolution approving the appointment of Stacey Peterson to the Aurora
 Firefighters Pension Fund Board.

 25-0784 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Pat Sutton, Louise LeDuc to the
 "Aging-in-Community Advisory Board" (AICB).

 25-0785 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of William Hubble and Caitlin
 Kossakowski to the city's Advisory Commission for Disabilities.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 PUBLIC HEARINGS




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 25-0758 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 226, Wheatland Crossing and Calling
 for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora,
 Kane and Kendall Counties and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other
 Procedures in Connection Therewith PIN 15-36-400-032 and part of PIN
 03-01-127-007.
 25-0837 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 227, Habitat Green Freedom and
 calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the City of
 Aurora, Kane County and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in
 Connection therewith PIN: 15-30-277-004.
 25-0838 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 228, Cyrus One - 2725 Bilter Road
 and Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the City
 of Aurora, DuPage County and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other
 Procedures in Connection Therewith PIN: 07-06-401-013.
 25-0840 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 225, Prairie Meadows and calling for
 a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora,
 Kane County and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in
 Connection Therewith PIN(s): 15-19-451-001; 15-19-451-002; 15-19-451-010;
 and a portion of 15-19-451-009.
 25-0841 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 231, Eola Reserve and calling for a
 Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora,
 DuPage County and Providing for a Public Hearing and other Procedures in
 Connection Therewith PIN(s): 07-18-404-002; 07-18-401-006; 07-17-301-012;
 07-17-301-011; 07-17-301-008.
 25-0857 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 232, Abbey Meadows and Calling for
 a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora,
 Kane County and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in
 Connection Therewith PIN: 12-35-400-004.
 CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0378 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a purchase
 agreement with Five Eight Group for the procurement of a drive test scanner for
 the Aurora Police Department, in a total amount not to exceed $170,000.

 25-0666 A Resolution requesting approval to continue with Bentek Benefits Technology of
 Palm Beach Gardens, FL as the City's Benefits Enrollment and Administration
 Software provider for two additional years for an amount not to exceed $137,550.

 25-0696 A Resolution to Approve Tavarez & Sons Lawn Care and Guardian Asphalt as
 Contractors for Snow Removal and Ice Control Services, in an Amount Not to
 Exceed $128,000.00, for the Operation Senior Shovel Program.

 25-0700 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with InfoSend to Provide Utility Invoice
 Production and Distribution Services for the Water Billing Division.


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 25-0750 An Ordinance amending Sec. 8-131 of the Code of Ordinances, pertaining to
 video gaming terminal regulations.

 25-0761 A Resolution awarding H&H Electric Company, the low bidder, for the two-year
 citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance contract.

 25-0762 A Resolution awarding the Montgomery Road and Kautz Road Traffic Signal
 Installation project to H & H Electric Company of Franklin Park, IL for the amount of
 $646,164.08 and the appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the project.

 25-0770 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to award a Managed Security
 Services contract to NuHarbor Security, Inc., Colchester, VT, for a three year
 contract with two additional option years.

 25-0780 A Resolution Authorizing the mayor to execute phase III construction engineering
 agreement with HR Green, Inc. and appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for
 Montgomery Road and Kautz Road Traffic Signal Installation project.

 25-0786 A Resolution approving the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amounts of $68.71 per
 ton from Morton Salt Inc., Chicago, IL, and $70.46 from Compass Minerals
 America, Inc., Overland Park, KS for the Division of Street Maintenance under the
 State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement Bid for the 2025-2026 winter season.

 25-0796 A Resolution requesting approval of a one-year renewal agreement with Absolute
 Software, Inc., Seattle, for virtual private network software for an amount not to
 exceed $102,920.00.

 25-0819 A Resolution to accept a grant award in the amount of $4,000,000 from the Illinois
 Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for the Mastodon
 Lake Dredging and Shoreline Restoration project.

 25-0824 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award from the Illinois Finance
 Authority of $200,000.00 to support stretch code adoption and implementation

 25-0826 A Resolution Authorizing Stanard and Associates as the Provider for Services of
 Pre-Employment Psychological Assessments through December 31, 2025.
 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0854 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, October 14, 2025, City Council Meeting.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 25-0362 An Ordinance Approving a Revised Plan Description to amend a certain section of
 the Farnsworth International Plan Description for the Property located at 998
 Corporate Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois




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 25-0363 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Mental Health Facility
 limited to Residential Treatment Facility including Educational Services for
 children and adolescents who demonstrate mental health and behavioral
 difficulties on the Property located at 998 Corporate Boulevard

 25-0732 A Resolution authorizing Sun Life Insurance to provide life insurance services for
 January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
 Item held from the October 14, 2025 City Council meeting.

 25-0820 A Resolution authorizing the expenditure of special service area tax funds in a total
 aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000 and the provision of staff support for the
 purposes of organizing an independent not-for-profit organization to render special
 services within Special Service Area One.

 NEW BUSINESS

 REPORT

 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 25-0861 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 CLOSED SESSION

 ADJOURN

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 reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should contact
 the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The
 City Clerk’s Office can be reached in person at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois,
 via telephone at 630-256-3070, or via e-mail at CityClerk@aurora.il.us. Every effort
 will be made to allow for meeting participation.

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City Hall - Second Floor
 City of Aurora Council Chambers
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL 60505


 City Council
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 October 28, 2025
 6:00 PM



 Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be
 physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being
 called to order. Call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. Please
 refer to the last page of this agenda for information regarding translation &
 reasonable accommodation requests.

 ROLL CALL

 Mayor Laesch called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and the roll was called.

 Present: 13 - Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
 Mesiacos, Alderman Jonathan Núñez, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman
 Mike Saville, Alderman Javier Bañuelos, Alderwoman Patty Smith,
 Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Keith Larson, Alderman-At-Large Will White and Mayor John Laesch

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to appoint a Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by
 voice vote and Officer Ortinau served as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting.

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Troop 56086.




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 MAYOR'S REPORT

 Jon Zaghloul, Communications Manager - City of Aurora presented the
 following update regarding local businesses:

 Mich Big Taco and Terracycle will host ribbon cutting ceremonies this week.
 Prisco's Family Market will reopen for business on October 30, 2025, after
 repairs made from damage done during recent storms.

 Mayor Laesch presented a Mayoral Proclamation to representatives of Aurora
 Animal Care and Control staff in honor of National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
 proclaiming October as National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in Aurora.

 Mayor Laesch presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Aurora Animal Care and
 Control staff and Aurora Area Rescue Partners in honor of National Animal
 Shelter Appreciation Week in the City of Aurora.

 Mayor Laesch thanked and recognized Girl Scout Troop 56086 for leading the
 Pledge of Allegiance at tonight's meeting.

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 25-0747 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Sharain Spears to the
 Aurora Housing Authority Board.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 Enactment No: R25-322


 25-0757 A Resolution approving the appointment of Stacey Peterson to the
 Aurora Police Pension Board.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 Enactment No: R25-323




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 25-0759 A Resolution approving the appointment of Stacey Peterson to the
 Aurora Firefighters Pension Fund Board.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 Enactment No: R25-324


 25-0784 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Pat Sutton, Louise LeDuc to
 the "Aging-in-Community Advisory Board" (AICB).
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Saville
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 Enactment No: R25-325


 25-0785 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of William Hubble and Caitlin
 Kossakowski to the city's Advisory Commission for Disabilities.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 Enactment No: R25-326




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 PUBLIC COMMENT

 The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people
 presented comments to the City Council:

 1. Edith Calderon spoke regarding the Aurora Rapid Response Team and ICE
 concerns.
 2. Shannon Buckley spoke in favor of an ordinance regarding ICE.
 3. Ash Draighean spoke in favor of an ordinance regarding ICE.
 4. Gwyn Ciesla spoke in favor of an ordinance regarding ICE.
 5. Karen Diaz spoke in favor of an ordinance regarding ICE.
 6. Rosa Angelica Zarate spoke in favor of an ordinance regarding ICE.
 7. Amy Massaro expressed concerns regarding ICE.
 8. Agustin Villagran spoke regarding the protection of immigrant families.
 9. Ruben Morales spoke regarding his experience with ICE on Saturday.
 10. Jessi Olazaba spoke regarding her personal experiences with ICE.
 11. Helen Ratzlow expressed concerns regarding ICE.
 12. Mary Davalos expressed concerns regarding ICE.
 13. Ray Anderson spoke regarding ICE concerns and City budget concerns.
 14. Rani Esposito spoke regarding ICE concerns.
 15. Teania Myles expressed concerns regarding homelessness in Aurora.
 16. Lupe Garcia offered a prayer for unity.
 17. Andrew T. expressed concerns regarding ICE.
 18. Marissa Martinez spoke regarding ALMAS and ICE concerns.
 19. Ron Hinterlong spoke in opposition to proposed staff reductions to the
 Aurora Police and Fire Departments.
 20. Dr. Kathy O'Brien spoke regarding her students and their concerns
 regarding ICE raids.
 21. Thew Elliott spoke regarding creating a supportive community in Aurora.
 22. Emily Beaupre continued speaker #10's story.
 23. Rick Lawrence spoke in opposition to agenda item 25-0378 regarding the
 drive test scanner purchase.
 24. Orlando Rodriguez spoke in favor of an ordinance regarding ICE.
 25. Cynthia Martinez continued speaker #10's story.
 26. Maribel Benitez expressed concerns regarding ICE.

 At the conclusion of the first 30 minutes of Public Comment a motion was made
 by Alderman Larson and seconded by Alderman Núñez to Suspend the Rules
 to allow the remaining registered speakers to present their Public Comment to
 the City Council. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Alderwoman
 Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to amend Alderman Larson's motion
 to extend the Public Comment time by 30 additional minutes to allow more
 registered speakers the opportunity to speak. After discussion on the topic,
 Alderwoman Smith withdrew her motion and Alderman Franco withdrew his
 second. The motion to Suspend the Rules to allow the remaining registered
 speakers to present their Public Comment to the City Council beyond the 30
 minutes maximum for all speakers carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White



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 At the conclusion of Public Comment, Alderman Saville asked Mayor Laesch if
 his administration plans to forward a proposed ICE Ordinance to the RAP
 Committee. Mayor Laesch indicated that his administration does plan to
 forward a proposed ICE Ordinance to the RAP Committee.

 PUBLIC HEARINGS

 25-0758 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 226, Wheatland Crossing
 and Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area
 in the City of Aurora, Kane and Kendall Counties and Providing for a
 Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith PIN
 15-36-400-032 and part of PIN 03-01-127-007.
 The City Clerk read the title of the Public Hearing.There were no members of
 the public wishing to be heard on this item. Alderman Bugg requested an
 overview of this item and Corporation Counsel Yordana Wysocki presented a
 brief overview. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by
 Alderman Franco to close this public hearing. The motion carried by the
 following vote and the hearing was closed:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 25-0837 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 227, Habitat Green Freedom
 and calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in
 the City of Aurora, Kane County and Providing for a Public Hearing and
 Other Procedures in Connection therewith PIN: 15-30-277-004.
 The City Clerk read the title of the Public Hearing. There were no members of
 the public wishing to be heard on this item. A motion was made by Alderman
 Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to close this public hearing. The
 motion carried by the following vote and the hearing was closed:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White




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 25-0838 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 228, Cyrus One - 2725 Bilter
 Road and Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service
 Area in the City of Aurora, DuPage County and Providing for a Public
 Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith PIN:
 07-06-401-013.
 The City Clerk read the title of the Public Hearing. There were no members of
 the public wishing to be heard on this item. Alderwoman Baid requested
 specific information regarding this item and Corporation Counsel Yordana
 Wysocki responded to questions. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and
 seconded by Alderwoman Smith to close this public hearing. The motion
 carried by the following vote and the hearing was closed:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 25-0840 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 225, Prairie Meadows and
 calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the
 City of Aurora, Kane County and Providing for a Public Hearing and
 Other Procedures in Connection Therewith PIN(s): 15-19-451-001;
 15-19-451-002; 15-19-451-010; and a portion of 15-19-451-009.
 The City Clerk read the title of the Public Hearing. There were no members of
 the public wishing to be heard on this item. A motion was made by
 Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to close this public
 hearing. The motion carried by the following vote and the hearing was closed:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 25-0841 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 231, Eola Reserve and
 calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the
 City of Aurora, DuPage County and Providing for a Public Hearing and
 other Procedures in Connection Therewith PIN(s): 07-18-404-002;
 07-18-401-006; 07-17-301-012; 07-17-301-011; 07-17-301-008.
 The City Clerk read the title of the Public Hearing. There were no members of
 the public wishing to be heard on this item. A motion was made by
 Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to close this public
 hearing. The motion carried by the following vote and the hearing was closed:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White




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 25-0857 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area 232, Abbey Meadows and
 Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Special Service Area in the
 City of Aurora, Kane County and Providing for a Public Hearing and
 Other Procedures in Connection Therewith PIN: 12-35-400-004.
 The City Clerk read the title of the Public Hearing. There were no members of
 the public wishing to be heard on this item. A motion was made by Alderman
 Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to close this public hearing. The
 motion carried by the following vote and the hearing was closed:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 CONSENT AGENDA

 The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent
 Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by
 Alderwoman Garza to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda in full. Alderman Barreiro asked to remove item 25-0378 from
 the Consent Agenda and to place the item on Unfinished Business. Alderman
 Franco asked to remove item 25-0750 from the Consent Agenda and to place
 the item on Unfinished Business. With the removal of items 25-0378 and 25-0750
 from the Consent Agenda, the motion to approve the Consent Agenda and the
 Direct to Council Agenda carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 25-0666 A Resolution requesting approval to continue with Bentek Benefits
 Technology of Palm Beach Gardens, FL as the City's Benefits Enrollment
 and Administration Software provider for two additional years for an
 amount not to exceed $137,550.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-327


 25-0696 A Resolution to Approve Tavarez & Sons Lawn Care and Guardian
 Asphalt as Contractors for Snow Removal and Ice Control Services, in an
 Amount Not to Exceed $128,000.00, for the Operation Senior Shovel
 Program.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-328




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 25-0700 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with InfoSend to Provide Utility
 Invoice Production and Distribution Services for the Water Billing
 Division.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-329


 25-0761 A Resolution awarding H&H Electric Company, the low bidder, for the
 two-year citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance contract.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-330


 25-0762 A Resolution awarding the Montgomery Road and Kautz Road Traffic
 Signal Installation project to H & H Electric Company of Franklin Park, IL
 for the amount of $646,164.08 and the appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax
 (MFT) funds for the project.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-331


 25-0770 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to award a Managed
 Security Services contract to NuHarbor Security, Inc., Colchester, VT, for
 a three year contract with two additional option years.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-332


 25-0780 A Resolution Authorizing the mayor to execute phase III construction
 engineering agreement with HR Green, Inc. and appropriation of Motor
 Fuel Tax Funds for Montgomery Road and Kautz Road Traffic Signal
 Installation project.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-333


 25-0786 A Resolution approving the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amounts of
 $68.71 per ton from Morton Salt Inc., Chicago, IL, and $70.46 from
 Compass Minerals America, Inc., Overland Park, KS for the Division of
 Street Maintenance under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing
 Agreement Bid for the 2025-2026 winter season.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-334




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 25-0796 A Resolution requesting approval of a one-year renewal agreement with
 Absolute Software, Inc., Seattle, for virtual private network software for an
 amount not to exceed $102,920.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-335


 25-0819 A Resolution to accept a grant award in the amount of $4,000,000 from
 the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
 for the Mastodon Lake Dredging and Shoreline Restoration project.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-336


 25-0824 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award from the Illinois
 Finance Authority of $200,000.00 to support stretch code adoption and
 implementation
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-337


 25-0826 A Resolution Authorizing Stanard and Associates as the Provider for
 Services of Pre-Employment Psychological Assessments through
 December 31, 2025.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-338


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0854 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, October 14, 2025, City Council
 Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda.




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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 25-0362 An Ordinance Approving a Revised Plan Description to amend a certain
 section of the Farnsworth International Plan Description for the Property
 located at 998 Corporate Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois
 A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 Enactment No: O25-067


 25-0363 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Mental Health
 Facility limited to Residential Treatment Facility including Educational
 Services for children and adolescents who demonstrate mental health
 and behavioral difficulties on the Property located at 998 Corporate
 Boulevard
 Tracey Vacek, Director of Zoning and Planning - City of Aurora, responded to
 questions.
 Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director of Lydia Home (Petitioner) - presented briefly
 and responded to questions.

 A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderman Núñez to
 approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 Enactment No: O25-068


 25-0732 A Resolution authorizing Sun Life Insurance to provide life insurance
 services for January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Saville
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 Enactment No: R25-339




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 25-0820 A Resolution authorizing the expenditure of special service area tax
 funds in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000 and the
 provision of staff support for the purposes of organizing an independent
 not-for-profit organization to render special services within Special
 Service Area One.
 Danielle Tufano, Downtown Economic Development Manager - City of Aurora,
 responded to questions.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman
 Bañuelos to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large
 Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 Enactment No: R25-340


 25-0378 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a
 purchase agreement with Five Eight Group for the procurement of a drive
 test scanner for the Aurora Police Department, in a total amount not to
 exceed $170,000.
 Lt. Tom McNamara, Aurora Police Department - presented and responded to
 questions.
 Jolene Coulter, Director of Purchasing - City of Aurora, responded to questions.

 This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on Unfinished
 Business by Alderman Barreiro. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and
 seconded by Alderman Núñez to return this item to the Finance Committee on
 November 13, 2025, for further discussion. The motion carried by the following
 vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman
 Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large
 White

 Nay: 1 - Alderman Mesiacos

 Enactment No: R25-380




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 25-0750 An Ordinance amending Sec. 8-131 of the Code of Ordinances,
 pertaining to video gaming terminal regulations.
 Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, responded to
 questions.

 This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on Unfinished
 Business by Alderman Franco. A motion was made by Alderman Saville and
 seconded by Alderman Larson to table this item until the November 4, 2025,
 City Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman
 Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large
 White

 Nay: 1 - Alderman Barreiro

 Enactment No: O25-078


 NEW BUSINESS

 There were no items of New Business.


 REPORT

 There were no reports.


 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 25-0861 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Larson and
 Alderman-At-Large White

 Nay: 1- Alderman Bugg




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 CLOSED SESSION

 A Closed Session was held pursuant to Section 2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings
 Act to discuss pending litigation. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith
 and seconded by Alderman Larson to enter into Closed Session and thereafter
 adjourn the City Council meeting with no further final action or public business
 to take place for purposes of this meeting. Alderman Saville and Alderman
 Bañuelos were temporarily absent from Council Chambers during the vote.
 The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 10 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg,
 Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Larson and Alderman-At-Large White

 ADJOURN

 The Open Session of this meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 9:03 p.m.
 The Closed Session meeting was called to order at 9:10 p.m. and discussion
 was held pursuant to Sec 2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act. The Closed
 Session meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m.



 Submitted by:

 _____________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk

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