City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2026-02-10

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 February 10, 2026
 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

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 CONSENT AGENDA

 25-0968 A Resolution to accept the bid from EAN Services, LLC (Enterprise Leasing
 Company of Chicago, LLC) for a one-year vehicle rental agreement with two, one
 (1) year extensions for rental vehicles to be used by the Aurora Police Department.

 25-1044 An Ordinance Vacating a Parking Easement on the Property Located at 580
 Exchange Court and 560 Exchange Court, in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois,
 60504.

 25-1046 A Resolution awarding a one-year contract effective beginning February 1st, 2026
 to Oswego Animal Hospital, Bristol Veterinary Clinic, and Radiant Veterinary for
 veterinary services at Aurora Animal Care & Control, with an option to renew for up
 to two (2) additional one-year terms upon mutual agreement.

 26-0009 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with
 Fehr Graham of Rockford, IL in the amount of $135,380 to complete a
 Comprehensive Site Investigation at 720 N. Broadway and submit the necessary
 reports to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).


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 26-0017 A Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fox Valley
 Music Foundation for The Venue's Use of Mundy Park for the Calendar Year of
 2026.

 26-0018 A Resolution approving the acceptance of a donation from Teinnovations in the
 amount of $360,000.00 worth of personal protective equipment for the City's use to
 prevent the spread of disease this winter.
 26-0029 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the lowest bid from Artlip and Sons,
 Inc. in the amount of $664,500.00 for HVAC improvements at the Development
 Service Center, with a contingency of $33,225.00.

 26-0043 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to adopt unit prices for the
 purchase of Sensus water meters.

 26-0054 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Link-Up Illinois double-value match
 grant for the 2026 season of the Aurora Farmers Market.

 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 26-0063 Approval of the Minutes of the Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Special City Council
 Meeting.

 26-0064 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 27, 2026, City Council Meeting.

 26-0078 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security
 for Panda Express, 1390 Butterfield Rd.

 26-0079 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security
 for Gayles Memorial Baptist Church - Parking Lot Addition, 714 Gillette Av.

 26-0085 Approval of the Closed Session Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025, January
 20, 2026 and February 3, 2026.
 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 NEW BUSINESS

 REPORT

 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 26-0090 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
 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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City Hall - Second Floor
 City of Aurora Council Chambers
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL 60505


 City Council
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 February 10, 2026
 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 Bliss served as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting.


 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jakoi Ruff.




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 MAYOR'S REPORT

 Jon Zaghloul, Communications Manager - City of Aurora, presented the
 following:

 1. Mayor Laesch presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence to Jason Bauer,
 Kurt Muth and Ian Wade of the Public Works Department in honor of the
 Department winning the American Public Works Association's Public Works
 Project of the Year Award for the $25 million to $75 million category for the new
 Public Works Building. Jason Bauer, Director of Public Works - City of Aurora,
 accepted the Award and thanked others who were involved in the project,
 including former Director Ken Schroth.

 2. Mayor Laesch presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence to Aurora
 Sundowners Track Star and Jewel Middle School student, Jakoi Ruff, for
 earning 3 gold medals at the AAU Northern Indoor National Track and Field
 Championships and setting a national record for the 11U 60-meter dash.

 3. Mayor Laesch announced that the City filed an application today for an
 Amended New Construction Only Special Census. Shannon Cameron, Chief of
 Staff - City of Aurora, responded to questions from City Council regarding
 financial issues related to the Special Census.

 4. Mayor Laesch commented regarding the recent student walkouts in protest
 of ICE.


 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 There were no Mayoral Appointments.


 PUBLIC COMMENT

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

 1. Manuel Fernando Cardoza spoke and wished everyone a Happy Valentine's
 Day weekend.
 2. Prist Pryor spoke regarding living conditions at 1630 Plum St.


 CONSENT AGENDA

 The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agenda
 in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by
 Alderwoman Garza to approve the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda in full. 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




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 25-0968 A Resolution to accept the bid from EAN Services, LLC (Enterprise
 Leasing Company of Chicago, LLC) for a one-year vehicle rental
 agreement with two, one (1) year extensions for rental vehicles to be
 used by the Aurora Police Department.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-019


 25-1044 An Ordinance Vacating a Parking Easement on the Property Located
 at 580 Exchange Court and 560 Exchange Court, in DuPage County,
 Aurora, Illinois, 60504.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O26-005


 25-1046 A Resolution awarding a one-year contract effective beginning
 February 1st, 2026 to Oswego Animal Hospital, Bristol Veterinary
 Clinic, and Radiant Veterinary for veterinary services at Aurora Animal
 Care & Control, with an option to renew for up to two (2) additional
 one-year terms upon mutual agreement.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-020


 26-0009 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
 agreement with Fehr Graham of Rockford, IL in the amount of
 $135,380 to complete a Comprehensive Site Investigation at 720 N.
 Broadway and submit the necessary reports to the Illinois
 Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-021


 26-0017 A Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the
 Fox Valley Music Foundation for The Venue's Use of Mundy Park for
 the Calendar Year of 2026.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-022


 26-0018 A Resolution approving the acceptance of a donation from
 Teinnovations in the amount of $360,000.00 worth of personal
 protective equipment for the City's use to prevent the spread of
 disease this winter.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-023


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 26-0029 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the lowest bid from Artlip
 and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $664,500.00 for HVAC improvements
 at the Development Service Center, with a contingency of $33,225.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-024


 26-0043 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to adopt unit
 prices for the purchase of Sensus water meters.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-025


 26-0054 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Link-Up Illinois
 double-value match grant for the 2026 season of the Aurora Farmers
 Market.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-026


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 26-0063 Approval of the Minutes of the Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Special
 City Council Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved and filed on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.


 26-0064 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 27, 2026, City
 Council Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved and filed on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.


 26-0078 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the
 maintenance security for Panda Express, 1390 Butterfield Rd.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-027


 26-0079 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the
 maintenance security for Gayles Memorial Baptist Church - Parking
 Lot Addition, 714 Gillette Av.
 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R26-028




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 26-0085 Approval of the Closed Session Meeting Minutes of December 16,
 2025, January 20, 2026 and February 3, 2026.
 The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council
 Consent Agenda.


 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 There were no items of Unfinished Business.


 NEW BUSINESS

 There were no items of New Business.


 REPORT

 There were no Reports.


 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 26-0090 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Garza
 to approve and pay the bills. 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

 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session.


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman
 Garza to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the
 meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.



 Submitted by:

 ____________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk




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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 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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