City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2025-10-14

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 October 14, 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

 25-0707 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Brian Caputo to the Aurora Civic
 Center Authority Board.

 25-0724 A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Ramona Wood and Craig Gunty to
 the Aurora Civil Service Commission.

 25-0730 A Resolution authorizing the reappointments of Gerald Lubshina, Eric Rodriguez,
 Linda Cole, Judy Durham, Minal Shah and the appointment of Shannon Buckley to
 the Block Grant Working Committee (BGWC).

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0619 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of new pumping equipment
 for new Well 105 in the not to exceed amount of $178,213.00.

 25-0663 A Resolution authorizing procurement of an Enterprise Agreement ("EA") for GIS
 software from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) of Redlands,
 California in the amount of $562,100.00 for a three-year term plus year 2 and year
 3 of ArcGIS Indoors and Business Analyst.



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 25-0693 A Resolution Authorizing Agreement for Administrative Services with Blue Cross
 Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) for HMO, PPO and Value HAS (HDHP) Group
 Health, and Stop Loss Plan Administration for period January 1, 2026 through
 December 31, 2026.

 25-0702 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of golf course patio furniture and portable
 bar from Sister Bay Furniture Co. using the TIPS-USA cooperative contract for
 $67,586.10 from the Golf Operations Fund.

 25-0706 A Resolution Authorizing the acceptance of a grant award of $4,033.65 for the
 Aurora Fire Department to purchase hazardous materials equipment.

 25-0715 A Resolution approving the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amounts of $70.79 per
 ton from Compass Minerals America Inc., Overland Park, KS, for the Division of
 Street Maintenance under the DuPage County Department of Transportation of
 Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement Bid for the 2025-2026 winter season.

 25-0732 A Resolution authorizing Sun Life Insurance to provide life insurance services for
 January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

 25-0738 An Ordinance Vacating a Water Main Easement and Cross Access Easement on
 the Property located south of Bilter Road and west of N. Eola Road, in Dupage
 County, Aurora, Illinois 60502.

 25-0739 A Resolution to approve an amendment to an existing contract with HR Green in
 the amount of $247,259.51 for the purposes of land acquisition.

 25-0742 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with
 National Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $60,000 for fiber relocation in
 association with the Farnsworth and Bilter Roadway Improvement Project.

 25-0753 A Resolution authorizing the approval of an amendment to the agreement with
 MC2 to provide electrical aggregation services.

 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 23-0407 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a Watermain Easement located South
 of Georgetown Circle, between South Barrington Drive E and Carls Drive.

 25-0748 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement and City Watermain
 Easement, located in Lot 1 of Meridian Parkways Resubdivision

 25-0767 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, September 23, 2025, City Council
 Meeting.

 25-0768 Approval of the Minutes of the Thursday, September 25, 2025, Special City
 Council Meeting.

 25-0788 A Resolution approving reduction No. 01 for PAS Plaza, 1395 Butterfield Rd.



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 25-0789 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security
 for Aurora Genesis, 4170 Ogden Ave.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 25-0733 A Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Humana to Administer a Medicare
 Advantage Plan for Medicare Eligible Retirees for the Period of January 1, 2026,
 through December 31, 2026.

 25-0740 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a change order to
 an existing contract with R.C. Wegman in the amount of $266,972.33 for ongoing
 work at RiverEdge Park including the installation of jumbotron support structures
 and paver replacement.

 25-0741 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a change order to
 the existing contract with Ratio Architects in the amount of $105,270 for design
 services at RiverEdge Park.

 25-0752 A Resolution approving estoppel certificates for the solar farm development at the
 Aurora Airport.

 25-0754 A Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to consent to the mortgage of the
 leasehold interest of TD Hangar, Inc. at the Aurora Municipal Airport.

 25-0756 An Ordinance authorizing the 2025 Voluntary Reduction in Force Incentive Plan

 NEW BUSINESS

 25-0775 A Resolution financially supporting City Safe Routes to School (SRTS) projects in
 SD129, SD131, SD204 & SD308, using primarily ward funds for any City local
 share.

 25-0794 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $2,000,000 from the
 State of Illinois Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-CV)
 Healthy Houses Program to preserve up to six-unit (per site), landlord-owned
 residential properties for low- and moderate-income residents, and encourage
 neighborhood revitalization with an emphasis on maintaining health and safety.

 25-0814 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute contracts for the
 purchase and installation of jumbotrons and supporting equipment at RiverEdge
 Park in the amount of $584,367.46.

 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.




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 25-0822 A Resolution authorizing the divestment and sale of City owned property located at
 1531 E. New York St., Aurora, IL 60505.

 REPORT

 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 25-0823 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 CLOSED SESSION

 ADJOURN

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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 14, 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 6:04 p.m. and the roll was called.

 Present: 12 - 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 and Mayor John Laesch
 Absent: 1 - Alderman-At-Large Will White


 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 Alderman Mesiacos.


 MAYOR'S REPORT

 Mayor Laesch presented a Proclamation to representatives from the Aurora IT
 Department in honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month proclaiming
 October 2025 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the City of Aurora.

 Mayor Laesch presented a Proclamation to Kenny Battle in honor of his
 achievements while playing and coaching the game of basketball proclaiming
 October 10th as Kenny Battle Day in the City of Aurora. Kenny Battle was also
 presented with a custom City of Aurora jersey.



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 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 25-0707 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Brian Caputo to the Aurora
 Civic Center Authority Board.
 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Saville to
 approve this item. 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, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman-at-Large
 Larson

 Enactment No: R25-298


 25-0724 A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Ramona Wood and Craig
 Gunty to the Aurora Civil Service Commission.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. 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, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman-at-Large
 Larson

 Enactment No: R25-299


 25-0730 A Resolution authorizing the reappointments of Gerald Lubshina, Eric
 Rodriguez, Linda Cole, Judy Durham, Minal Shah and the appointment of
 Shannon Buckley to the Block Grant Working Committee (BGWC).
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Núñez
 to approve this item. 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, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman-at-Large
 Larson

 Enactment No: R25-300




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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. Vernita McGee Andrews spoke regarding Stable Able Housing.
 2. Andrea Prestinario spoke regarding funding for the Paramount Theatre.
 3. Senayit spoke regarding ICE in Aurora.
 4. Lydia Burke spoke regarding funding for the Paramount Theatre.
 5. Rick Lawrence spoke regarding City finances.
 6. Danny Souri spoke regarding the City's response to recent ICE protests.
 7. Guadalupe Garcia spoke regarding the state of the City and prayed for all.
 8. Sandi Schmitt wished all a Happy Diwali and spoke regarding City finances.
 9. Ann Bachman-McIntosh spoke regarding City finances.

 CONSENT AGENDA

 The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent
 Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by
 Alderman Larson to approve the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda in full.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith to move item 25-0732 to Unfinished
 Business and item 25-0732 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed
 on Unfinished Business.

 Alderman Bugg identified a scrivener's error in item 23-0407 and stated that
 "Georgetown" should be replaced with "Providence" in the title of the
 Resolution. Jason Bauer, Director of Public Works - City of Aurora, confirmed
 that the change should be made. There was no objection to this correction
 being made. With this change made, this item was amended on the Direct to
 Council Consent Agenda.

 With the removal of item 25-0732 to Unfinished Business and the correction of
 item 23-0407, the motion to approve the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda in full carried by the following vote:

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

 25-0619 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of new pumping
 equipment for new Well 105 in the not to exceed amount of $178,213.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-301




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 25-0663 A Resolution authorizing procurement of an Enterprise Agreement ("EA")
 for GIS software from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
 (ESRI) of Redlands, California in the amount of $562,100.00 for a
 three-year term plus year 2 and year 3 of ArcGIS Indoors and Business
 Analyst.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-302


 25-0693 A Resolution Authorizing Agreement for Administrative Services with
 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) for HMO, PPO and Value
 HAS (HDHP) Group Health, and Stop Loss Plan Administration for
 period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-303


 25-0702 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of golf course patio furniture and
 portable bar from Sister Bay Furniture Co. using the TIPS-USA
 cooperative contract for $67,586.10 from the Golf Operations Fund.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-304


 25-0706 A Resolution Authorizing the acceptance of a grant award of $4,033.65
 for the Aurora Fire Department to purchase hazardous materials
 equipment.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-305


 25-0715 A Resolution approving the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amounts of
 $70.79 per ton from Compass Minerals America Inc., Overland Park, KS,
 for the Division of Street Maintenance under the DuPage County
 Department of Transportation of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement Bid
 for the 2025-2026 winter season.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-306


 25-0738 An Ordinance Vacating a Water Main Easement and Cross Access
 Easement on the Property located south of Bilter Road and west of N.
 Eola Road, in Dupage County, Aurora, Illinois 60502.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O25-065


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 25-0739 A Resolution to approve an amendment to an existing contract with HR
 Green in the amount of $247,259.51 for the purposes of land acquisition.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-307


 25-0742 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract
 with National Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $60,000 for fiber
 relocation in association with the Farnsworth and Bilter Roadway
 Improvement Project.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-308


 25-0753 A Resolution authorizing the approval of an amendment to the agreement
 with MC2 to provide electrical aggregation services.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-309


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 23-0407 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a Watermain Easement
 located South of Providence Avenue, between South Barrington Drive E
 and Carls Drive.
 Alderman Bugg identified a scrivener's error in the proposed Resolution in that
 "Georgetown" should say "Providence" and it was agreed that this correction
 should be made to the Resolution. With this correction, this item was
 approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-310


 25-0748 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement and City
 Watermain Easement, located in Lot 1 of Meridian Parkways
 Resubdivision
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-311


 25-0767 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, September 23, 2025, City
 Council Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda.




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 25-0768 Approval of the Minutes of the Thursday, September 25, 2025, Special
 City Council Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda.

 25-0788 A Resolution approving reduction No. 01 for PAS Plaza, 1395 Butterfield
 Rd.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-312


 25-0789 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance
 security for Aurora Genesis, 4170 Ogden Ave.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R25-313


 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 25-0733 A Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Humana to Administer a
 Medicare Advantage Plan for Medicare Eligible Retirees for the Period
 of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. 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, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and
 Alderman-At-Large Larson

 Enactment No: R25-314




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 25-0740 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a change
 order to an existing contract with R.C. Wegman in the amount of
 $266,972.33 for ongoing work at RiverEdge Park including the
 installation of jumbotron support structures and paver replacement.
 Jim Jarvis of the Aurora Civic Center Authority spoke and responded to questions.
 Jason Bauer, Director of Public Works - City of Aurora responded to questions.

 This item as reviewed by the Committee of the Whole on October 7, 2025, read,
 "A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute contracts and
 change orders for ongoing work at RiverEdge Park for jumbotron purchases
 and paver replacement." Subsequent to the October 7th Committee of the
 Whole Meeting, modifications to this item were made by staff.

 A discussion was held as to whether it was proper to amend an item without
 the approval of the City Council by vote. It was determined that a vote should
 have been taken prior to changing this item.

 As there was no prior motion to amend the initial item by the Committee of the
 Whole on October 7, 2025, a motion was made by Alderman Barreiro and
 seconded by Alderman Bañuelos to amend the item to the version appearing
 on the agenda for this October 14, 2025, City Council Meeting, which effectively
 divided the original item into two parts. The motion to amend this item failed
 by the following vote:

 Aye: 4 - Alderman Barriero, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Bañuelos and
 Alderman-at-Large Larson

 Nay: 7 - Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Núñez, Alderman Franco, Alderman
 Saville, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg and Alderwoman Baid

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Mesiacos
 to approve this item as reviewed by the Committee of the Whole on October 7,
 2025, "A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute contracts
 and change orders for ongoing work at RiverEdge Park for jumbotron
 purchases and paver replacement." The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 7- Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Franco, Alderman
 Saville, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg and Alderwoman Baid

 Nay: 4- Alderman Barreiro, Alderman Núñez, Alderman Bañuelos and
 Alderman-At-Large Larson

 Enactment No: R25-315




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 25-0741 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a change
 order to the existing contract with Ratio Architects in the amount of
 $105,270 for design services at RiverEdge Park.
 A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg,
 Alderwoman Baid and Alderman-At-Large Larson

 Nay: 2- Alderman Núñez and Alderman Bañuelos

 Enactment No: R25-316


 25-0752 A Resolution approving estoppel certificates for the solar farm
 development at the Aurora Airport.
 Patrick Collins, Assistant Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, responded to
 questions.

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to approve this item. 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, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and
 Alderman-At-Large Larson

 Enactment No: R25-317


 25-0754 A Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to consent to the mortgage of
 the leasehold interest of TD Hangar, Inc. at the Aurora Municipal Airport.
 Patrick Collins, Assistant Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, presented briefly.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. 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, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and
 Alderman-At-Large Larson

 Enactment No: R25-318




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 25-0756 An Ordinance authorizing the 2025 Voluntary Reduction in Force
 Incentive Plan
 Michele Clark, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer - City of Aurora, responded to
 questions.

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

 Aye: 8- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg and
 Alderman-At-Large Larson

 Nay: 3- Alderman Núñez, Alderwoman Smith and Alderwoman Baid

 Enactment No: O25-066


 25-0732 A Resolution authorizing Sun Life Insurance to provide life insurance
 services for January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
 Brian Caputo, Director of Fiscal Integrity and Operations Management - City of Aurora,
 responded to questions.

 After the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agenda were both
 read in full, a motion was made by Alderwoman Smith to move item 25-0732 to
 Unfinished Business and item 25-0732 was removed from the Consent Agenda
 and placed on Unfinished Business.

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Baid
 to approve this item. Discussion was held and a subsequent motion was made
 by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Saville to table this item for
 two weeks. The motion carried by voice vote and this item is held until the
 October 28, 2025 City Council meeting.

 Enactment No: R25-339


 NEW BUSINESS

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Núñez to
 suspend the rules to hear items of New Business. 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, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and
 Alderman-At-Large Larson




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 25-0775 A Resolution financially supporting City Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
 projects in SD129, SD131, SD204 & SD308, using primarily ward funds
 for any City local share.
 Jason Bauer, Director of Public Works - City of Aurora, responded to questions.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Saville
 to approve this item. 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, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and
 Alderman-At-Large Larson

 Enactment No: R25-319


 25-0794 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $2,000,000
 from the State of Illinois Community Development Block Grant -
 Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Healthy Houses Program to preserve up to
 six-unit (per site), landlord-owned residential properties for low- and
 moderate-income residents, and encourage neighborhood revitalization
 with an emphasis on maintaining health and safety.
 Amy Munro, Community Services Coordinator - City of Aurora, responded to questions.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to approve this item. 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, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and
 Alderman-At-Large Larson

 Enactment No: R25-320


 25-0814 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute contracts
 for the purchase and installation of jumbotrons and supporting equipment
 at RiverEdge Park in the amount of $584,367.46.
 This Resolution was removed from the agenda with no objection.




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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.
 The following City of Aurora staff members were present for this item as follows:

 Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff, presented and responded to
 questions.
 Danielle Tufano, Downtown Economic Development Manager, presented and
 responded to questions.
 David Dibo, Director of Economic Development, responded to questions.
 Brian Caputo, Director of Fiscal Integrity and Operations Management, responded to
 questions.

 A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to amend this item to reflect that the total aggregate amount is not to
 exceed $15,000. Discussion was held.

 A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to refer this item to the October 21, 2025 Rules, Administration and Procedures
 Committee meeting. The motion carried by the following vote and Alderman
 Mesiacos and Alderwoman Garza subsequently withdrew their motion and this
 Resolution was returned to the Rules, Administration, and Procedure
 Committee:

 Aye: 7- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Núñez, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith and Alderwoman Baid

 Nay: 4- Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Bañuelos, Alderman Bugg and
 Alderman-At-Large Larson

 Enactment No: R25-340


 25-0822 A Resolution authorizing the divestment and sale of City owned property
 located at 1531 E. New York St., Aurora, IL 60505.
 Patrick Collins, Assistant Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, presented.

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to approve this item. 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, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and
 Alderman-At-Large Larson

 Enactment No: R25-321


 REPORT

 There were no reports.




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 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 25-0823 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 Stacey Peterson, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions.

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Bañuelos
 to approve and pay the bills. Alderman Bugg asked a question regarding item
 #13 on page 4 of the Large Bills List. Discussion was held and Stacy Peterson,
 Chief Financial Officer, is to provide Alderman Bugg an answer to his question.

 The motion to approve and pay the bills carried by the following vote:

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

 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting.


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid and seconded by Alderwoman Smith
 to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting
 adjourned at 9:35 p.m.



 Submitted by:

 ______________________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk




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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 14, 2025



 Any individual requiring language translation and/or disability requesting a
 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.

 Cualquier persona que requiera traducción de idiomas y/o tenga una discapacidad y
 solicite una adaptación razonable para poder participar en una junta pública, debe
 comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al menos 48 horas antes de la
 junta programada. Puede comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal en
 persona en 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, por teléfono al 630-256-3070 o por
 correo electrónico a CityClerk@aurora.il.us. Se hará todo lo posible para permitir la
 participación en la junta.




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