Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · March 24, 2022
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday
March 24, 2022
3:00 PM
Chairperson Carl Franco
Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins
Alderwoman Shweta Baid
Alderman Edward J. Bugg
Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
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. Please contact the Aldermen’s office at (630) 256-3020 with
questions.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Franco called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Alderman Bugg joined the meeting at 3:11 p.m.
Present: 5 - Chairperson Carl Franco, Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins, Alderwoman Shweta
Baid, Alderman Edward Bugg and Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
22-0212 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on
March 10, 2022.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
PUBLIC COMMENT
No registered speakers.
AGENDA
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22-0077 A Resolution to append approved resolution R21-111, dated 4/26/2021
from Data Defenders LLC, 111 Jackson Blvd, Suite 1700, Chicago IL
60604 for $336,697.20.
Presented by Leela Kaumuri, IT.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 4
22-0190 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement between the City
of Aurora and Local 461 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, AFL/CIO.
Presented by LaDonna Carr, Training and Development.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 4
22-0197 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2022 Wheeled Coach
Ford F-550 4x4 gas type 1 ambulance from Fire Service Inc., St. John,
Indiana in the amount of $326,903 .00, as well as vehicle setup and
medical equipment and supplies for a total cost of $405,253 .00 for the
Aurora Fire Department.
Presented by Mark Matkovich, Assistant Fire Chief; Dave McCabe, Deputy Fire Chief.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
22-0205 A Resolution Approving of Third-Party Administrative Services for Cities
in Schools to administer the 2022 Summer Programs in the amount not
to exceed $194,000.00 for the Community Services Division.
Presented by Marty Shanahan, Community Services; Theresa Shoemaker, Cities in
Schools of Aurora.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
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22-0219 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement brush chipper .
Presented by Derrick Winston, Equipment Services.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
22-0227 A Resolution to enter into a Donation Agreement with the Aurora Rotary
Club Foundation (the Foundation Arm of the Rotary Club of Aurora) for
their inventory of lights displays .
Presented by Gio Santana, Parks Dept.; Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
22-0233 A Resolution to award a contract to Builders Paving, LLC in the bid
amount of $8,354,588.00, and to appropriate $3,300,000.00 of MFT
Funds for the 2022 City Wide Street Resurfacing Project .
Presented by Tim Weidner, Engineering.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
22-0234 A Resolution Authorizing the Third Intergovernmental Agreement between
the City of Aurora and the Aurora Civic Center Authority Regarding the
Management of RiverEdge Park and John C. Dunham Pavilion .
Presented by Trevor Dick, Economic Development; Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
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22-0235 A Resolution ratifying payments in the amount of $12,952.40 and
approving estimated payments in the amount of $52,952 to Richland
Community College for police recruit training, lodging, and meals in
2022.
Presented by Steve Stemmit, APD.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
22-0242 A Resolution Authorizing Amita Health Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin
Employee Assistance Program(EAP) from January 1, 2022 through
December 31, 2024.
Presented by LaDonna Carr, Training and Development.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
22-0237 Introduce announcement of the availability of the Eligibility Study and
Report, and the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the proposed East
River Bend TIF District.
Presented by Trevor Dick, Economic Development.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderwoman
Baid, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Carl
Franco adjourned the meeting at 3:52 p.m.
Ayes: 5
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THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A
QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND
OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS -
https://www.aurora-il.org/985/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate
in a public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours in advance of the
scheduled meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in person at 60 E. Downer Place,
Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3020 or email at aldermensoffice@aurora-il.org. Every
effort will be made to allow for meeting participation.
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Agenda
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Agenda - Final Chairperson Carl Franco
Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins
Thursday Alderwoman Shweta Baid
Alderman Edward J. Bugg
March 24, 2022 Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
3:00 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. Please contact the Aldermen’s office at (630) 256-3020 with
questions.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
22-0212 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on March 10,
2022.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
22-0077 A Resolution to append approved resolution R21-111, dated 4/26/2021 from Data
Defenders LLC, 111 Jackson Blvd, Suite 1700, Chicago IL 60604 for
$336,697.20.
22-0190 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement between the City of
Aurora and Local 461 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers,
AFL/CIO.
22-0197 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2022 Wheeled Coach Ford
F-550 4x4 gas type 1 ambulance from Fire Service Inc., St. John, Indiana in the
amount of $326,903.00 for the Aurora Fire Department.
22-0205 A Resolution Approving of Third-Party Administrative Services for Cities in
Schools to administer the 2022 Summer Programs in the amount not to exceed
$194,000.00 for the Community Services Division.
22-0219 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement brush chipper from
Vermeer Midwest, using Sourcewell, for $92,015.00.
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22-0227 A Resolution to enter into a Donation Agreement with the Aurora Rotary Club
Foundation (the Foundation Arm of the Rotary Club of Aurora) for their inventory of
lights displays.
22-0233 A Resolution to award a contract to Builders Paving, LLC in the bid amount of
$8,354,588.00, and to appropriate $3,300,000.00 of MFT Funds for the 2022 City
Wide Street Resurfacing Project.
22-0234 A Resolution Authorizing the Third Intergovernmental Agreement between the City
of Aurora and the Aurora Civic Center Authority Regarding the Management of
RiverEdge Park and John C. Dunham Pavilion.
22-0235 A Resolution ratifying payments in the amount of $12,952.40 and approving
estimated payments in the amount of $52,952 to Richland Community College for
police recruit training, lodging, and meals in 2022.
22-0242 A Resolution Authorizing Amita Health Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin Employee
Assistance Program(EAP) from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024.
22-0237 Introduce announcement of the availability of the Eligibility Study and Report, and
the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the proposed East River Bend TIF
District.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A
QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND
OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS -
https://www.aurora-il.org/985/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a
public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled
meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in person at 60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via
telephone at 630-256-3020 or email at aldermensoffice@aurora-il.org. Every effort will be made to allow
for meeting participation.
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