City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2024-08-27

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 August 27, 2024
 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

 INVOCATION

 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 CONSENT AGENDA

 24-0503 A Resolution authorizing acceptance of the low bid from Lite Construction, Inc. to
 perform building renovations to the structure located at 745 Aurora Avenue, for
 $662,700.00, with a ten percent (10%) contingency of $66,270.00.

 24-0555 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $52,592.89 from the
 FY25 Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force FOID Grant.

 24-0559 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the State
 of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering Services
 Agreement with Thomas Engineering Group, LLC in the not to exceed amount of
 $201,635.00, and the appropriation of $530,000.00 of MFT Funds for the Indian
 Trail Resurfacing Project.




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 24-0560 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the State
 of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering Services
 Agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of
 $166,718.00, and the appropriation of $460,000.00 of MFT Funds for the Ashland
 Avenue Resurfacing Project.

 24-0561 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the State
 of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering Services
 Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of
 $98,910.00, and the appropriation of $280,000.00 of MFT Funds for the Liberty
 Street Resurfacing Project.

 24-0562 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the State
 of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering Services
 Agreement with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $138,503.00, and
 the appropriation of $480,000.00 of MFT Funds for the Prairie Street Resurfacing
 Project.

 24-0578 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $101,790 under a
 grant agreement between the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Office of
 Energy and the City of Aurora.

 24-0583 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute the License for
 Underground Pipelines, Cables, and Conduits with Wisconsin Central Ltd. (WCL)
 as part of the Keating Drive Water Main Improvements (R24-250).

 24-0589 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Adelwood Drive to Adelwood Circle located
 south of Del Webb Boulevard, east of Bellwhether Drive in Will County, Aurora,
 Illinois

 24-0597 A Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to accept on behalf of the City a
 donation in the amount of $30,000 from the Huntington Foundation for the
 Financial Empowerment Center.

 24-0598 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept an Energy Efficiency Incentive in the
 amount of up to $19,849.00 from ComEd for energy conservation measures
 incorporated into the design and construction of the new Public Works Facility

 24-0601 A Resolution authorizing revisions to the Finish Line Grant Program administered
 by Invest Aurora.

 24-0614 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute
 a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim
 22Q05I559023
 24-0619 A Resolution Granting the Advice and Consent of the City Council to the Mayor's
 Appointment of Alderpersons to its Standing Committees and Designation of the
 Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons thereof.



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 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 24-0592 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a Multi-Use Path Easement located at
 500 Tomcat Lane, being Lot 1 of East Aurora High School Subdivision.

 24-0620 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, August 13, 2024, City Council Meeting.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 24-0423 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of an upgraded Executive Programs
 Membership Basic and Leadership Team Service for IT Research and Advisory
 Services from Gartner, Inc. for a three-year term.

 24-0565 A Resolution authorizing the procurement of an additional fleet vehicle, for the
 Aurora Police Department, in amount not to exceed $60,000.00.
 24-0584 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an agreement with
 Leopardo Construction, Inc. of Hoffman Estates, IL in the amount of $3,923,750
 with a 10% contingency for the construction of three new Fire Stations

 NEW BUSINESS

 24-0638 An Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain real property generally located
 at the west corner of Pierce St. and Broadway Ave. by eminent domain or
 otherwise.

 24-0641 An Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of approximately ten acres of real
 property in Sugar Grove Township from the State of Illinois by quit claim deed.

 REPORT

 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 24-0646 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 CLOSED SESSION

 ADJOURN




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


 City Council
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 August 27, 2024
 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 Irvin 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 Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
 Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman
 Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman
 Ron Woerman and Mayor Richard Irvin

 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
 the following vote and Officer Dispensa served as Sergeant-At-Arms for this
 meeting.

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Clayton Muhammad.


 INVOCATION

 The Invocation was presented by Pastor Jose Torres of Fresh Start City Church,
 Aurora, Illinois.




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 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

 Clayton Muhammad wished everyone a happy start of the school year and
 congratulated all of the Alderpersons who hosted successful back-to-school
 events. The Northern Lights Youth Center was opened in Ward 3 on August 26,
 2024. The Lincoln School reopening ribbon cutting ceremony will be held next
 week and, on September 18, 2024, the Mayor's 3rd 2024 State of the City
 Address will be held - the State of Education in Aurora.

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 There were no Mayoral Appointments.


 PUBLIC COMMENT

 The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and Ms. Angela Collier
 presented comments to the City Council regarding several topics.

 CONSENT AGENDA

 The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent
 Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by
 Alderman Franco to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda as read. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch
 and Alderman Woerman

 24-0503 A Resolution authorizing acceptance of the low bid from Lite
 Construction, Inc. to perform building renovations to the structure located
 at 745 Aurora Avenue, for $662,700.00, with a ten percent (10%)
 contingency of $66,270.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-269


 24-0555 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $52,592.89
 from the FY25 Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force FOID Grant.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-270




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 24-0559 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with
 the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering
 Services Agreement with Thomas Engineering Group, LLC in the not to
 exceed amount of $201,635.00, and the appropriation of $530,000.00 of
 MFT Funds for the Indian Trail Resurfacing Project.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-271


 24-0560 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with
 the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering
 Services Agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in the not to exceed
 amount of $166,718.00, and the appropriation of $460,000.00 of MFT
 Funds for the Ashland Avenue Resurfacing Project.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-272


 24-0561 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with
 the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering
 Services Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. in the not to exceed
 amount of $98,910.00, and the appropriation of $280,000.00 of MFT
 Funds for the Liberty Street Resurfacing Project.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-273


 24-0562 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with
 the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering
 Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of
 $138,503.00, and the appropriation of $480,000.00 of MFT Funds for the
 Prairie Street Resurfacing Project.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-274


 24-0578 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $101,790
 under a grant agreement between the Illinois Environmental Protection
 Agency Office of Energy and the City of Aurora.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda

 Enactment No: R24-275




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 24-0583 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute the License for
 Underground Pipelines, Cables, and Conduits with Wisconsin Central
 Ltd. (WCL) as part of the Keating Drive Water Main Improvements
 (R24-250).
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-276


 24-0589 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Adelwood Drive to Adelwood
 Circle located south of Del Webb Boulevard, east of Bellwhether Drive in
 Will County, Aurora, Illinois
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O24-050


 24-0597 A Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to accept on behalf of the City
 a donation in the amount of $30,000 from the Huntington Foundation for
 the Financial Empowerment Center.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-277


 24-0598 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept an Energy Efficiency Incentive
 in the amount of up to $19,849.00 from ComEd for energy conservation
 measures incorporated into the design and construction of the new
 Public Works Facility
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-278


 24-0601 A Resolution authorizing revisions to the Finish Line Grant Program
 administered by Invest Aurora.
 Chris Faber, Invest Aurora - responded to questions regarding this item.

 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-279


 24-0614 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to
 execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers
 Compensation Claim 22Q05I559023
 This Recommendation was approved on the Consent Agenda.




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 24-0619 A Resolution Granting the Advice and Consent of the City Council to the
 Mayor's Appointment of Alderpersons to its Standing Committees and
 Designation of the Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons thereof.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-280


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 24-0592 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a Multi-Use Path Easement
 located at 500 Tomcat Lane, being Lot 1 of East Aurora High School
 Subdivision.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R24-281


 24-0620 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, August 13, 2024, City Council
 Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 24-0423 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of an upgraded Executive
 Programs Membership Basic and Leadership Team Service for IT
 Research and Advisory Services from Gartner, Inc. for a three-year term.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman
 Woerman

 Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: R24-282




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 24-0565 A Resolution authorizing the procurement of an additional fleet vehicle,
 for the Aurora Police Department, in amount not to exceed $60,000.00.
 Lieutenant Bill Rowley - Aurora Police Department, responded to questions regarding
 this item.
 Derrick Winston, Director of Public Facilities - City of Aurora, responded to questions
 regarding this item.
 Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer - City of Aurora, presented regarding this
 item.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item as presented on the agenda. A motion was made by
 Alderman Laesch and seconded by Alderman Mesiacos to amend this item as
 follows: "A Resolution authorizing the procurement of an electric vehicle, for
 the Aurora Police Department, in amount not to exceed $60,000.00." The
 motion failed by the following vote:

 Aye: 1 - Alderman Laesch

 Nay: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos,
 Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman

 The original motion to approve this item as presented on the agenda carried
 by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman
 Woerman

 Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: R24-283


 24-0584 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an
 agreement with Leopardo Construction, Inc. of Hoffman Estates, IL in the
 amount of $3,923,750 with a 10% contingency for the construction of
 three new Fire Stations
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch
 and Alderman Woerman

 Enactment No: R24-284


 NEW BUSINESS

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco
 to suspend the rules to hear items of New Business. The motion carried by the
 following vote:

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 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch
 and Alderman Woerman

 24-0638 An Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain real property
 generally located at the west corner of Pierce St. and Broadway Ave. by
 eminent domain or otherwise.
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman
 Woerman

 Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch

 Enactment No: O24-051


 24-0641 An Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of approximately ten acres of
 real property in Sugar Grove Township from the State of Illinois by quit
 claim deed.
 Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding
 this item.
 Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions
 regarding this item.

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

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch
 and Alderman Woerman

 Enactment No: O24-052


 REPORT

 There were no reports at this meeting.


 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 24-0646 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to approve and file the bills. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver,
 Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch
 and Alderman Woerman
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 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session.


 ADJOURN

 Prior to adjournment of this meeting, Alderman Franco made a statement
 regarding the conduct of the meetings going forward. Alderman Laesch
 responded to Alderman Franco's comments and Alderman Bugg presented
 general comments regarding requests for clarification from Legal Counsel
 during meetings.

 No members present expressed objection to the adjournment of this meeting
 and the meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.



 Submitted by:

 _________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk

 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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