Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · May 22, 2018
Minutes
5 E. Downer Pl., Suite H,
City of Aurora Aurora, IL 60507
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
May 22, 2018
3:00 PM
Alderman Bob O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Edward J. Bugg
Alderman Ted Mesiacos
Alderman Rick Mervine, Alternate
CHANGE OF LOCATION TO 5 E DOWNER PL, SUITE H, AURORA, IL 60507
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman O'Connor called the meeting to order at 3:09pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: 3 - Chairperson Bob O'Connor, Alderman Edward Bugg and Alderman Ted
Mesiacos
OTHERS PRESENT
Steve Lord, Beacon News; Chris Beykirch
City of Aurora:
Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office; Marty Lyons, Finance; Marissa Spencer,
Legal; Mike Pegues, IT; Shanita Thompson, IT; Chuck Nelson, Mayor's Office;
Jolene Coulter, Purchasing; Tim Forbes, Street Department; Rick Veenstra,
Legal; Bill Donnell, Ward 4 Alderman; John Curley, Develpment Services;
Sandra Strueber, Aldermen's Office; Jeane Beck, Aldermen's Office; David
McCabe, Aurora Fire Department; Cmdr. Jack Fichtel, Aurora Police
Department; Officer Tracy Archer, Aurora Police Department
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
18-0421 Approval of the 5/8/2018 finance committee meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
PUBLIC COMMENT
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AGENDA
18-0450 An Ordinance amending Chapter 2 ("Administration"), Article V
("Finances") of the City of Aurora Municipal Code by adding a new
Division 5 ("Local Preference in Bidding for City Contracts").
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0268 A Resolution authorizing the annual renewal of required software for the
City of Aurora Information Technology Division under the National
Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (IPA) Technology Solutions
contract (130733) from CDW Government, Vernon Hills, Illinois for the
total amount of $129,837.84.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0392 A Resolution to purchase one (1) E-One 1500 gallon per minute fire
engine from Fire Service Inc. of St. John, Indiana, for $513,051.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0419 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of installing a backup emergency
generator, transfer switch and required wiring at fire station 10, from
Frank Marshal Electric Inc. of Aurora, IL. In the amount of $94,190.00 the
Aurora Fire Department.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
18-0435 A Resolution authorizing the funds to update/retro fit the 2002 Aurora
Command Post vehicle.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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18-0415 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant and execute the
Program Funding Agreement in the amount of $250,000 from the Illinois
Housing Development Authority’s Abandoned Residential Property
Municipal Relief Program .
A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
HELD
18-0096 A Resolution requesting an annual subscription for Executive Programs
Member Basic Service from Gartner, Inc. of 56 Top Gallant Road,
Stamford, CT 06904 in the amount of $55,900.
A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this meeting be adjourned. Chairman O'Connor adjourned the meeting at
3:59pm. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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Agenda
5 E. Downer Pl., Suite H, Aurora,
City of Aurora IL 60507
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Agenda - Final-revised Alderman Bob O'Connor,
Chairman
Tuesday Alderman Edward J. Bugg
Alderman Ted Mesiacos
May 22, 2018 Alderman Rick Mervine, Alternate
3:00 PM
CHANGE OF LOCATION TO 5 E DOWNER PL, SUITE H, AURORA, IL 60507
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
OTHERS PRESENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
18-0421 Approval of the 5/8/2018 finance committee meeting minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
18-0450 An Ordinance amending Chapter 2 ("Administration"), Article V ("Finances") of the
City of Aurora Municipal Code by adding a new Division 5 ("Local Preference in
Bidding for City Contracts").
18-0268 A Resolution authorizing the annual renewal of required software for the City of
Aurora Information Technology Division under the National Intergovernmental
Purchasing Alliance (IPA) Technology Solutions contract (130733) from CDW
Government, Vernon Hills, Illinois for the total amount of $129,837.84.
18-0392 A Resolution to purchase one (1) E-One 1500 gallon per minute fire engine from
Fire Service Inc. of St. John, Indiana, for $513,051.
18-0415 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant and execute the Program
Funding Agreement in the amount of $250,000 from the Illinois Housing
Development Authority’s Abandoned Residential Property Municipal Relief
Program.
18-0419 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of installing a backup emergency generator,
transfer switch and required wiring at fire station 10, from Frank Marshal Electric
Inc. of Aurora, IL. In the amount of $94,190.00 the Aurora Fire Department .
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18-0435 A Resolution authorizing the funds to update/retro fit the 2002 Aurora Command
Post vehicle.
HELD
18-0096 A Resolution requesting an annual subscription for Executive Programs Member
Basic Service from Gartner, Inc. of 56 Top Gallant Road, Stamford, CT 06904 in
the amount of $55,900.
ADJOURNMENT:
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