Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · February 13, 2024
Minutes
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Public Health, Safety, and
Transportation Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
February 13, 2024
4:00 PM
Chairperson Mike Saville
Vice Chair Bill Donnell
Alderwoman Juany Garza
Alderman John Laesch
Alderman Ted Mesiacos
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 Saville called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chairperson Mike Saville, Vice Chair Bill Donnell, Alderman John Laesch,
Alderman Ted Mesiacos and Alderwoman Juany Garza
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
24-0055 Approval of the minutes from the Public Health, Safety and
Transportation Committee meeting held on January 23, 2024 .
A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos,
that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
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24-0013 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a service agreement between
the City of Aurora, and Family Services Association of Elgin Illinois in
support of the Aurora Police Department Crisis Intervention Unit for the
period of January of 2024 through June of 2025 .
Lieutenant Andy Wolcott - APD, presented and answered questions regarding this
item.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza, seconded by Vice Chair Donnell,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
24-0062 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of
understanding between the City of Aurora, the City of Elgin, and Kane
County; the participation in the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) program .
Lieutenant Bill Rowley - APD, presented and answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Alderwoman Garza,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
24-0063 A Resolution approve the purchase of 31 United Shield Brand Ballistic
Shields and accessories from MES/Lawmen Supply of Deer Creek,
Illinois in the amount of $64,725.00 .
Lieutenant Bill Rowley - APD, presented and answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Donnell, seconded by Alderwoman Garza,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
24-0085 A Resolution Approving of Third-Party Administrative Services for Cities
in Schools Aurora to administer the 2024 Summer Programs in the
amount not to exceed $183 ,000.00 for the Youth Services Subdivision .
Simon Rodriguez - Youth Services, City of Aurora and Karen Harkness - Cities in
Schools Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza, seconded by Alderman Laesch,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
CLOSED SESSION
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Vice Chair Donnell,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Saville
adjourned the meeting at 4:27 pm.
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
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.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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Agenda
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Public Health, Safety, and
Transportation Committee
Agenda - Final Chairperson Mike Saville
Vice Chair Bill Donnell
Tuesday Alderman John Laesch
Alderman Ted Mesiacos
February 13, 2024 Alderwoman Juany Garza
4:00 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
24-0055 Approval of the minutes from the Public Health, Safety and Transportation
Committee meeting held on January 23, 2024 .
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
24-0013 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a service agreement between the City of
Aurora, and Family Services Association of Elgin Illinois in support of the Aurora
Police Department Crisis Intervention Unit for the period of January of 2024
through June of 2025 .
24-0062 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding
between the City of Aurora, the City of Elgin, and Kane County; the participation in
the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program .
24-0063 A Resolution approve the purchase of 31 United Shield Brand Ballistic Shields
and accessories from MES/Lawmen Supply of Deer Creek, Illinois in the amount
of $64,725.00.
24-0085 A Resolution Approving of Third-Party Administrative Services for Cities in
Schools Aurora to administer the 2024 Summer Programs in the amount not to
exceed $183,000.00 for the Youth Services Subdivision .
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.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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