Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · August 24, 2023
Minutes
City Hall - 5th Floor
City of Aurora
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday
August 24, 2023
3:00 PM
Chairperson Carl Franco
Vice Chair Edward J. Bugg
Alderwoman Shweta Baid
Alderman Ron Woerman
Alderman Brandon Tolliver
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
Chairman Franco called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Chairperson Carl Franco, Vice Chair Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta
Baid and Alderman Ron Woerman
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
23-0648 Approval of the minutes from the Finance Committee Meeting held on
August 10, 2023.
A motion was made by Alderman Woerman, seconded by Vice Chair Bugg,
that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
PUBLIC COMMENT
No registered speakers.
AGENDA
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23-0630 An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of 3.16 ac property located at
7S330 Eola Road to facilitate the construction of a new Fire Station #9 .
Presented by Alex Minnela, Economic Development and Deputy Fire Chief Dan
Osman, Aurora Fire Department.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid, seconded by Vice Chair Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0681 An Ordinance Designating the River Vine Tax Increment Financing
District Redevelopment Project Area .
Presented by Trevor Dick, Economic Development.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Bugg, seconded by Alderman Woerman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0682 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora River Vine Tax Increment
Financing District Redevelopment Project Area Redevelopment Plan and
Project.
Presented by Trevor Dick, Economic Development.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Bugg, seconded by Alderman Woerman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0683 An Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora
River Vine Tax Increment Financing District .
Presented by Trevor Dick, Economic Development.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Bugg, seconded by Alderman Woerman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0684 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora Cross Street Tax Increment
Financing District Redevelopment Project Area .
Presented by Trevor Dick, Economic Development.
A motion was made by Alderman Woerman, seconded by Vice Chair Bugg,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
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23-0685 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora Cross Street Tax Increment
Financing District Redevelopment Project Area Redevelopment Plan and
Project.
Presented by Trevor Dick, Economic Development.
A motion was made by Alderman Woerman, seconded by Vice Chair Bugg,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0686 An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing For The City Of Aurora
Cross Street Tax Increment Financing District .
Presented by Trevor Dick, Economic Development.
A motion was made by Alderman Woerman, seconded by Vice Chair Bugg,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0605 A Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Humana to Administer a
Medicare Advantage Plan for Medicare Eligible Retirees for the Period
of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 .
Presented by Alisia Lewis, Human Resources and Mike Baker, Assured Partners
Benefits.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Bugg, seconded by Alderwoman Baid, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0606 A Resolution establishing Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage HMO
(BCBS) for Group Health Care Services for the period of January 1, 2024
through December 31, 2024 .
Presented by Alisia Lewis, Human Resources and Mike Baker, Assured Partners
Benefits.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid, seconded by Vice Chair Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0607 A Resolution establishing OAP and Value HSA(HDHP) Health Insurance
Plans and Rates Effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 .
Presented by Alisia Lewis, Human Resources and Mike Baker, Assured Partners
Benefits.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Bugg, seconded by Alderwoman Baid, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
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23-0608 A Resolution Establishing Health and Dental Insurance Monthly Rates of
Contributions for Pre-Medicare Retirees Effective January 1, 2024
through December 31, 2024 .
Presented by Alisia Lewis, Human Resources and Mike Baker, Assured Partners
Benefits.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Bugg, seconded by Alderwoman Baid, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0616 A Resolution authorizing Agreement for Administrative Services with
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (Cigna) for PPO and Value
HSA(HDHP) Group Health, Prescription Benefits Management (PBM),
Flexible Spending, Dental, Vision, C.O.B.R.A. and Stop Loss Plan
Administration for period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 .
Presented by Alisia Lewis, Human Resources and Mike Baker, Assured Partners
Benefits.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid, seconded by Alderman Woerman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0623 A Resolution establishing C.O.B.R.A. Insurance Monthly Rates Effective
January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 .
Presented by Alisia Lewis, Human Resources and Mike Baker, Assured Partners
Benefits.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid, seconded by Alderman Woerman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0693 A Resolution authorizing Sun Life Insurance to provide life insurance
services for January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 .
Presented by Alisia Lewis, Human Resources and Mike Baker, Assured Partners
Benefits.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid, seconded by Vice Chair Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0635 A Resolution to approve Change Order #1 with Geneva Construction Co.
in the amount of $160,000.00 for the Spruce Street Watermain Repair
and additional City-Wide Resurfacing Project costs .
Presented by Tim Weidner, Engineering.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid, seconded by Vice Chair Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
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Ayes: 4
23-0647 A Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to enter into an
amended contract not to exceed the amount of $6,246,715.00 with Axon
Enterprises, Inc for the continued support of body-worn and in-squad
cameras, TASERS, and an associated suite of related services provided
by Axon Enterprises for the Aurora Police Department .
Presented by Lt. Bryan Handell, Aurora Police Department.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid, seconded by Vice Chair Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0651 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract
with Tatisco, Inc., Yorkville, IL in the amount of $219,179.90, for the
installation of new River Railing near the west Benton Street Bridge and
replacement of deteriorated railing near the Tivoli Plaza .
Presented by Jason Bauer, Public Works.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Bugg, seconded by Alderman Woerman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0655 A Resolution increasing the authorized amount due to the Illinois
Department of Transportation for the City's share of the IL Route 34
Grade Crossing Structure over the CN RR project to $320,509.59.
Presented by Jason Bauer, Public Works.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Bugg, seconded by Alderman Woerman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
23-0687 A Resolution ratifying the Purchase of Upgraded SCADA System
Software for the Water Production Division .
Presented by Jeff Anderson, IT.
This Resolution was forwarded with no recommendation to the Committee of
the Whole meeting on September 5, 2023.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Woerman, seconded by Alderwoman Baid,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairman Franco
adjourned the meeting at 4:08 p.m.
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Ayes: 4
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 - 5th Floor
City of Aurora
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Agenda - Final Chairperson Carl Franco
Vice Chair Edward J. Bugg
Thursday Alderwoman Shweta Baid
Alderman Ron Woerman
August 24, 2023
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
23-0648 Approval of the minutes from the Finance Committee Meeting held on August 10,
2023.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
23-0630 An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of 3.16 ac property located at 7S330 Eola
Road to facilitate the construction of a new Fire Station #9.
23-0681 An Ordinance Designating the River Vine Tax Increment Financing District
Redevelopment Project Area.
23-0682 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora River Vine Tax Increment Financing
District Redevelopment Project Area Redevelopment Plan and Project.
23-0683 An Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora River Vine
Tax Increment Financing District.
23-0684 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora Cross Street Tax Increment
Financing District Redevelopment Project Area.
23-0685 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora Cross Street Tax Increment Financing
District Redevelopment Project Area Redevelopment Plan and Project.
23-0686 An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing For The City Of Aurora Cross
Street Tax Increment Financing District.
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23-0605 A Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Humana to Administer a Medicare
Advantage Plan for Medicare Eligible Retirees for the Period of January 1, 2024
through December 31, 2025.
23-0606 A Resolution establishing Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage HMO (BCBS) for
Group Health Care Services for the period of January 1, 2024 through December
31, 2024.
23-0607 A Resolution establishing OAP and Value HSA(HDHP) Health Insurance Plans
and Rates Effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
23-0608 A Resolution Establishing Health and Dental Insurance Monthly Rates of
Contributions for Pre-Medicare Retirees Effective January 1, 2024 through
December 31, 2024.
23-0616 A Resolution authorizing Agreement for Administrative Services with Cigna Health
and Life Insurance Company (Cigna) for PPO and Value HSA(HDHP) Group
Health, Prescription Benefits Management (PBM), Flexible Spending, Dental,
Vision, C.O.B.R.A. and Stop Loss Plan Administration for period January 1, 2024
through December 31, 2024.
23-0623 A Resolution establishing C.O.B.R.A. Insurance Monthly Rates Effective January 1,
2024 to December 31, 2024.
23-0635 A Resolution to approve Change Order #1 with Geneva Construction Co. in the
amount of $160,000.00 for the Spruce Street Watermain Repair and additional
City-Wide Resurfacing Project costs.
23-0647 A Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to enter into an amended
contract not to exceed the amount of $6,246,715.00 with Axon Enterprises, Inc for
the continued support of body-worn and in-squad cameras, TASERS, and an
associated suite of related services provided by Axon Enterprises for the Aurora
Police Department.
23-0651 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with
Tatisco, Inc., Yorkville, IL in the amount of $219,179.90, for the installation of new
River Railing near the west Benton Street Bridge and replacement of deteriorated
railing near the Tivoli Plaza.
23-0655 A Resolution increasing the authorized amount due to the Illinois Department of
Transportation for the City's share of the IL Route 34 Grade Crossing Structure
over the CN RR project to $320,509.59.
23-0687 A Resolution ratifying the Purchase of Upgraded SCADA System Software for the
Water Production Division.
23-0693 A Resolution authorizing Sun Life Insurance to provide life insurance services for
January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
CLOSED SESSION
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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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