Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · April 14, 2015
Minutes
City Hall 5th Floor
City of Aurora Conference Room 5B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday
April 14, 2015
3:00 PM
Chairperson Bob O'Connor
Alderman Rick Mervine
Alderman Kristina "Tina" Bohman
Alderman John Peters (Alt)
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman O'Connor called the meeting to order at 3:08 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: 3 - Chairperson Bob O'Connor, Alderman Rick Mervine and Alderman Tina
Bohman
OTHERS PRESENT
Steven Lord, John Duggan, Pat Kelsey, Joe Valini, Clifford Mason
City of Aurora: Jeff McLaughlin, Neighborhood Redevelopment; Brett Weiler,
Street Maintenance; Chris Lirot, Engineering; Joe Hopp, Equipment Services;
Jim Pilmer, Neighborhood Standards; Steve Andras, Engineering; Esther
Phillips, Purchasing; Alderman Donnell, Ward 4; Ken Schroth, Public Works;
Brian Caputo, Finance Dept.; Eric Gallt, Engineering; Billl Wiet, Development
Services; Carie Anne Ergo, Mayor's Office
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
15-00249 Approval of the 3/24/2015 finance meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
AGENDA
15-00287 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20, Section 20-2 Of The Aurora
Code Of Ordinances Entitled "Environmental Refuse Disposal Fee"
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
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Ayes: 3
15-00295 An Ordinance Reserving 2015 Volume Cap In Connection With Private
Activity Bond Issues, And Related Matters.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
15-00299 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. O09-85 Authorizing The
Issuance Of Revenue Notes, Series 2009 (River Street Plaza Project)
Of The City Of Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Will, And Kendall Counties,
Illinois, In The Aggregate Principal Amount of $3,700,000; Authorizing
The Execution and Delivery Of Related Documents In Connection
Therewith; And Related Matter .
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
15-00094 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
15-00245 A Resolution to approve a purchase of a used 2014 Ford F550 with an
Altec Electrical Aerial bucket for the Electrical Maintenance Division
from Global Industries as a sole source in the amount of $91,250.00
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
15-00300 A Resolution authorizing an increase in Parking Fees at the Aurora
Transportation Center
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
15-00182 A Resolution Awarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) 15-02 to the
Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce (QCAACC) to
Provide Entrepreneur/Small Business Outreach Services in the City of
Aurora's Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) .
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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15-00261 A Resolution to award the 2015 Downtown Sidewalk Removal and
Replacement Project in the Not-to Exceed amount of $30,000 to
Geneva Construction Company, P.O. Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507 .
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
15-00263 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2015 MFT Street
Resurfacing Projects to Geneva Construction Company, PO Box 998,
Aurora, IL 60507 in the amount of $3,198,072.35 and to Appropriate
Motor Fuel Tax Funds, 15-00000-01-GM .
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
15-00283 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the
Engineering Agreement with Engineering Resource Associates, Inc.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
15-00272 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt in the
Amount Of $70.44 Per Ton.
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
15-00274 A Resolution Accepting the Bid from Classic Landscape Ltd., West
Chicago, IL for the Central Area Landscape Maintenance for Various
City Divisions for 2015 and 2016 .
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
15-00284 A Resolution for the purchasing authority of professional services from
Midwest Environmental Consulting Services, Inc. of Yorkville, Illinois in
the amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for city demolition projects
coordinated by the Department of Neighborhood Standards.
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
15-00292 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter a contract with
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Kendall Excavating of Yorkville, Illinois in the amount of $59,900 for
the Demolition and Site Restoration of 143 Middle Avenue
Multi-Building Demolition Project .
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
15-00289 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a
phase 3 engineering services contract for the construction of both the
Galena Blvd and New York Street Two Way Conversion and the Lake
Street and River Street two Way Conversion with Thomas Engineering
Group in the amount of $123,309.40
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
15-00293 A Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Agreement
Between the City of Aurora and Heartland Recycling - Aurora CCDD
LLC, in Regards to the Development of the Land Surface for the
Former Stone Quarry Located East of Illinois Rt. 25 and South of
I-88/Mettel Road, Aurora, Illinois
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
that this agenda item be forwarded with no recommendation to the Committee
of the Whole. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
15-00236 A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the
City of Aurora, Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204,
Duke Realty Limited Partnership, and Hatchett Paper Company .
This Resolution was held
HELD
15-00189 A Resolution to accept the bid from Coffman Truck in the amount of
$24,291 for a 2016 2500 cargo van and the approval to have Mavron
reinstall an animal interior in this van for $14,255 for Aurora's Animal
Control Division as a sole source .
A motion was made by Alderman Bohman, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman,
that the meeting be adjourned. Chairman O'Connor adjourned the meeting at
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4:05 PM. The motion carried
Ayes: 3
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Agenda
City Hall 5th Floor Conference
City of Aurora Room 5B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Chairperson Bob O'Connor
Agenda - Final Alderman Rick Mervine
Alderman Kristina "Tina" Bohman
Tuesday Alderman John Peters (Alt)
April 14, 2015
3:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
15-00249 Approval of the 3/24/2015 finance meeting minutes.
AGENDA
15-00287 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20, Section 20-2 Of The Aurora Code Of
Ordinances Entitled "Environmental Refuse Disposal Fee"
15-00295 An Ordinance Reserving 2015 Volume Cap In Connection With Private Activity
Bond Issues, And Related Matters.
15-00299 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. O09-85 Authorizing The Issuance Of
Revenue Notes, Series 2009 (River Street Plaza Project) Of The City Of
Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Will, And Kendall Counties, Illinois, In The Aggregate
Principal Amount of $3,700,000; Authorizing The Execution and Delivery Of
Related Documents In Connection Therewith; And Related Matter. .
15-00094 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property
15-00182 A Resolution Awarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) 15-02 to the Quad
County African American Chamber of Commerce (QCAACC) to Provide
Entrepreneur/Small Business Outreach Services in the City of Aurora's
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) .
15-00245 A Resolution to approve a purchase of a used 2014 Ford F550 with an Altec
Electrical Aerial bucket for the Electrical Maintenance Division from Global
Industries as a sole source in the amount of $91,250.00
15-00261 A Resolution to award the 2015 Downtown Sidewalk Removal and
Replacement Project in the Not-to Exceed amount of $30,000 to Geneva
Construction Company, P.O. Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507 .
15-00263 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2015 MFT Street Resurfacing
Projects to Geneva Construction Company, PO Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507 in
the amount of $3,198,072.35 and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds,
15-00000-01-GM.
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Finance Committee Agenda - Final April 14, 2015
15-00272 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt in the Amount Of
$70.44 Per Ton.
15-00274 A Resolution Accepting the Bid from Classic Landscape Ltd., West Chicago, IL
for the Central Area Landscape Maintenance for Various City Divisions for 2015
and 2016.
15-00283 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the Engineering
Agreement with Engineering Resource Associates, Inc.
15-00284 A Resolution for the purchasing authority of professional services from Midwest
Environmental Consulting Services, Inc. of Yorkville, Illinois in the amount not to
exceed $75,000.00 for city demolition projects coordinated by the Department
of Neighborhood Standards.
15-00289 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a phase 3
engineering services contract for the construction of both the Galena Blvd and
New York Street Two Way Conversion and the Lake Street and River Street
two Way Conversion with Thomas Engineering Group in the amount of
$123,309.40
15-00292 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter a contract with Kendall
Excavating of Yorkville, Illinois in the amount of $59,900 for the Demolition and
Site Restoration of 143 Middle Avenue Multi-Building Demolition Project .
15-00293 A Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Agreement Between the
City of Aurora and Heartland Recycling - Aurora CCDD LLC, in Regards to the
Development of the Land Surface for the Former Stone Quarry Located East of
Illinois Rt. 25 and South of I-88/Mettel Road, Aurora, Illinois
15-00300 A Resolution authorizing an increase in Parking Fees at the Aurora
Transportation Center
15-00236 A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of
Aurora, Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204, Duke Realty
Limited Partnership, and Hatchett Paper Company .
HELD
15-00189 A Resolution to accept the bid from Coffman Truck in the amount of $24,291 for
a 2016 2500 cargo van and the approval to have Mavron reinstall an animal
interior in this van for $14,255 for Aurora's Animal Control Division as a sole
source.
ADJOURNMENT:
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS - http://aurora-il.org/legistar.php
[ For agendas prior to August 1, 2013, please visit http://aurora-il.org/agendasearch.php ]
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