Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · October 13, 2022
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday
October 13, 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 Carl Franco called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chairperson Carl Franco, Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins, Alderwoman Shweta
Baid, Alderman Edward Bugg and Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
22-0792 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on
September 29, 2022.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderwoman
Hart-Burns, that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
David Cannon, 20-0820
AGENDA
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22-0818 A Resolution requesting approval to utilize existing Emergency
Telephone System Board (ETSB) funds to purchase 40 Getac portable
computers and associated accessories for use by Aurora Public Safety
Departments from CDW-G Corporation of Vernon Hills, IL
Presented by Lt. Bill Rowley, Aurora Police Department.
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
22-0766 A Resolution requesting approval for Equipment Transfer Agreement with
SprintCom, LLC, a Kansas limited liability company, for the
communication shelter located at 1325 W. Indian Trail Road.
Presented by Mike Baker, 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: 5
22-0195 A Resolution requesting approval to provide $100,000 in funding to
continue providing internet access to remote community learning centers
for low-income kids/residents throughout the City of Aurora. Total amount
will not exceed $100,000 annually.
Presented by Charles Baker
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
22-0820 An Ordinance Authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement for the
Hollywood Casino Development in the City of Aurora, Illinois .
Presented by David Dibo and Trevor Dick, Economic Development; Chris Minick,
Finance; Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office; Greg Moore, Hollywood Casino; Rafael
Verde and Lovell Walker, Penn Entertainment; Evan Davis, Legal Council for Penn
Entertainment.
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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22-0715 A Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City of Aurora, the City of Naperville, and the
Naperville Township Road District to widen North Aurora Road in the
vicinity of the CN Railway Crossing and to appropriate $290,000.00 of
MFT Funds for the project .
Presented by Tim Weidner, Engineering.
This Resolution was recommended for approval
22-0769 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement vehicles for the
City of Aurora Fleet from various vendors, through Sourcewell, in the
amount of $1,676,567.00 .
Presented by Derrick Winston, Fleet 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
22-0804 A Resolution Authorizing New Commercial Lease Agreements with
Jolene Ryan, d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee for Commercial Space at the
ATC and Route 59 Train Stations .
Presented by Marissa Spencer, Legal; 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
22-0813 A Resolution Authorizing a New Commercial Lease Agreement with
Antonio Chavez, d/b/a Tony’s Hair Stop for Commercial Space at the
Aurora Transportation Center .
Presented by Marissa Spencer, Legal.
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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22-0812 A Resolution authorizing the execution of documents with the Community
Foundation of the Fox River Valley to establish a Designated Fund to be
known as the Financial Empowerment Center Fund.
Presented by Behatti Hart, Community 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
HELD
22-0726 A Resolution amending the fees related to Video Gaming as authorized
under Chapter 8 ("Amusements") of the Code of Ordinances and
establishing a fee schedule to become effective October 1, 2023 .
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item continue to be held. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
Other business to come before the committee: Discussion regarding the schedule of upcoming budget
meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson
Franco adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
Ayes: 5
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
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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
October 13, 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
22-0792 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on September 29,
2022.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
22-0820 An Ordinance Authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement for the Hollywood Casino
Development in the City of Aurora, Illinois.
22-0195 A Resolution requesting approval to provide $100,000 in funding to continue
providing internet access to remote community learning centers for low-income
kids/residents throughout the City of Aurora. Total amount will not exceed
$100,000 annually.
22-0715 A Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the Intergovernmental
Agreement between the City of Aurora, the City of Naperville, and the Naperville
Township Road District to widen North Aurora Road in the vicinity of the CN
Railway Crossing and to appropriate $290,000.00 of MFT Funds for the project.
22-0766 A resolution requesting approval for Equipment Transfer Agreement with
SprintCom, LLC, a Kansas limited liability company, for the communication shelter
located at 1325 W. Indian Trail Road.
22-0769 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement vehicles for the City of
Aurora Fleet from various vendors, through Sourcewell, in the amount of
$1,676,567.00.
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22-0804 A Resolution Authorizing New Commercial Lease Agreements with Jolene Ryan,
d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee for Commercial Space at the ATC and Route 59 Train
Stations.
22-0812 A Resolution authorizing the execution of documents with the Community
Foundation of the Fox River Valley to establish a Designated Fund to be known as
the Financial Empowerment Center Fund.
22-0813 A Resolution Authorizing a New Commercial Lease Agreement with Antonio
Chavez, d/b/a Tony’s Hair Stop for Commercial Space at the Aurora
Transportation Center.
22-0818 A Resolution requesting approval to utilize existing Emergency Telephone System
Board (ETSB) funds to purchase 40 Getac portable computers and associated
accessories for use by Aurora Public Safety Departments from CDW-G
Corporation of Vernon Hills, IL
HELD
22-0726 A Resolution amending the fees related to Video Gaming as authorized under
Chapter 8 ("Amusements") of the Code of Ordinances and establishing a fee
schedule to become effective October 1, 2023.
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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