Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · December 12, 2017
Minutes
City Hall 5th Floor
City of Aurora Conference Room 5B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
December 12, 2017
3:00 PM
Alderman Bob O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Edward J. Bugg
Alderman Ted Mesiacos
Alderman Rick Mervine, Alternate
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman O'Connor called the meeting to order at 3:05pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: 3 - Chairperson Bob O'Connor, Alderman Edward Bugg and Alderman Ted
Mesiacos
OTHERS PRESENT
Jim Schweizer; Steve Lord
City of Aurora:
Bill Wiet, Development Services; Stephane Phifer, Planning; Jolene Coulter,
Purchasing; Bob Greene, Engineering; Dan Feltman, Engineering; LaDonna
Carr, Human Resources; Alisia Lewis, Human Resources; Bill Donnell, Ward 4
Alderman; Alex Voigt, Mayor's Office; Shanita Thompson, IT; Carl Franco,
Ward 5 Alderman; Ken Schroth, Public Works; John Curley, Building and
Permits; Dan Anderson, Parks; Kelly Lemezis, Police Department; Mike Ajala,
IT; Cristal Martinez, Aldermen's Office; Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office; Stacey
Hamling, Finance
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
17-01100 Approval of the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting on
November 28, 2017.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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17-01118 Approval of the minutes from the Special Finance Committee meeting on
November 30, 2017.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01153 Approval of the minutes of the Special Finance Committee meeting held
on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
AGENDA
17-01075 A Resolution Authorizing the Assignment of Commercial Sales Contract
to Purchase Real Property Located at 7 South Broadway, Aurora, Illinois,
and to Lease said Property to Existing Tenant .
A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01083 A Resolution Approving Contract for the Purchase and Sale of City
Owned Real Estate Located at 66-74 South Broadway Street, Aurora,
Illinois
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01162 A Resolution Revising R16-133. Ward 5 Residential and Nonprofit Grant
Program changing stipulations to include homeowner and condo
associations that are organized under Illinois law and in good standing
with the Secretary of State. Grants awarded under this revision may not
be for the primary or the exclusive benefit of the association or its
members.
A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01130 An Ordinance Levying Taxes For The City of Aurora, Illinois, For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017 .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
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Ayes: 3
17-01131 An Ordinance Levying Library Fund Taxes For The City of Aurora, Illinois,
For The Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01136 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number One)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01137 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number Twenty-Four)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01138 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number Thirty-Two)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01139 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number Sixty)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01140 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number Sixty-Three)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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17-01141 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number Sixty-Six A)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01143 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number Sixty-Five)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01144 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number Sixty-Six B)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01145 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number Sixty-Six C)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01146 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number Sixty-Six D)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01147 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number Forty-Four)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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17-01148 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number Seventy)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01149 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number Sixty-Seven)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01150 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number Eighty-Eight)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01151 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number Ninety)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01152 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special
Service Area Number One Hundred Forty-One)
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01158 An Ordinance Authorizing And Providing For The Abatement Of General
Obligation Bond Tax Levies. 2017 Tax Levy Extension .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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17-00966 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Group Alternatives, Inc. to
Provide Benefit Consulting Services For The Period of January 1, 2018
through December 31, 2018 .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01157 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and
Amending Salary and Benefit Plans For Employees In The Non-Exempt
Pay Plan.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01168 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and
Amending Salary and Benefit Plans For Employees In The Executive Pay
Plan.
A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01072 A Resolution authorizing the acquisition of an Application Service
Provider (ASP) solution from Superion, LLC for a purchase amount not to
exceed $354,876 annually .
A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01073 A Resolution authorizing the annual renewal of Oracle Database
Enterprise Edition licensing for the Police Department’s Records
Management System CIP project from Mythics, Inc. of Virginia Beach,
VA via the State of Illinois contract in an amount not to exceed
$49,585.54.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01107 A Resolution authorizing approval of the Supplemental Contract #1 for
Engineering Enterprises Inc. for their additional engineering work
conducted as part of Phase 1 & II for Kautz Road Multi-Use Path Project.
This Resolution was held
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17-01135 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend Resolution
R17-348 for the execution of the Local Agency Agreement with the State
of Illinois (IDOT) and Construction Engineering Services Agreement with
HRGreen Inc. and the approval of Addendum# 3 for the Aurora
Transportation Center (ATC) Regional Facility Enhancement Project .
This Resolution was tabled
17-01120 A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora to Enter into a Residential
Lease Agreement for 900 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora, IL.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01121 A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora to Enter into a Residential
Lease Agreement for 817 Forest Avenue, Aurora, IL .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01122 A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora to Enter into a Residential
Lease Agreement for 22 West Park Place, Aurora, IL.
A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01161 A Resolution Authorizing the Extension of an Agreement with Dan
Shomon, Inc. for Government Affairs Consulting Services.
A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
17-01165 A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Property/Boiler Machinery, Inland
Marine, Employee Dishonesty/Crime, Excess Workers Compensation,
Cyber Liability, Excess General Liability/Law Enforcement and Fine Arts
Insurance for the Period of December 31, 2017 through December 31,
2018.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
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ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this meeting be adjourned. Chairman O'Connor adjourned the meeting at
4:18pm. 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
Agenda - Final Alderman Bob O'Connor,
Chairman
Tuesday Alderman Edward J. Bugg
Alderman Ted Mesiacos
December 12, 2017 Alderman Rick Mervine, Alternate
3:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
OTHERS PRESENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
17-01100 Approval of the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting on November 28,
2017.
17-01118 Approval of the minutes from the Special Finance Committee meeting on
November 30, 2017.
17-01153 Approval of the minutes of the Special Finance Committee meeting held on
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 .
AGENDA
17-01130 An Ordinance An Ordinance Levying Taxes For The City of Aurora, Illinois, For The
Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017 .
17-01131 An Ordinance An Ordinance Levying Library Fund Taxes For The City of Aurora,
Illinois, For The Fiscal Year January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017.
17-01136 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
One)
17-01137 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
Twenty-Four)
17-01138 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
Thirty-Two)
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17-01139 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty)
17-01140 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty-Three)
17-01141 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty-Six A)
17-01143 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty-Five)
17-01144 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty-Six B)
17-01145 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty-Six C)
17-01146 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty-Six D)
17-01147 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
Forty-Four)
17-01148 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
Seventy)
17-01149 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
Sixty-Seven)
17-01150 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
Eighty-Eight)
17-01151 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
Ninety)
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17-01152 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year
January 1, 2017 Through December 31, 2017. (Special Service Area Number
One Hundred Forty-One)
17-01158 An Ordinance Authorizing And Providing For The Abatement Of General
Obligation Bond Tax Levies. 2017 Tax Levy Extension .
17-01162 A Resolution Revising R16-133. Ward 5 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program
changing stipulations to include homeowner and condo associations that are
organized under Illinois law and in good standing with the Secretary of State.
Grants awarded under this revision may not be for the primary or the exclusive
benefit of the association or its members .
17-00966 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Group Alternatives, Inc. to Provide
Benefit Consulting Services For The Period of January 1, 2018 through December
31, 2018.
17-01072 A Resolution authorizing the acquisition of an Application Service Provider (ASP)
solution from Superion, LLC for a purchase amount not to exceed $354,876
annually.
17-01073 A Resolution authorizing the annual renewal of Oracle Database Enterprise
Edition licensing for the Police Department’s Records Management System CIP
project from Mythics, Inc. of Virginia Beach, VA via the State of Illinois contract in
an amount not to exceed $49,585.54 .
17-01107 A Resolution authorizing approval of the Supplemental Contract #1 for Engineering
Enterprises Inc. for their additional engineering work conducted as part of Phase 1
& II for Kautz Road Multi-Use Path Project.
17-01120 A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora to Enter into a Residential Lease
Agreement for 900 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora, IL.
17-01121 A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora to Enter into a Residential Lease
Agreement for 817 Forest Avenue, Aurora, IL .
17-01122 A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora to Enter into a Residential Lease
Agreement for 22 West Park Place, Aurora, IL.
17-01135 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend Resolution R17-348
for the execution of the Local Agency Agreement with the State of Illinois (IDOT)
and Construction Engineering Services Agreement with HRGreen Inc. and the
approval of Addendum# 3 for the Aurora Transportation Center (ATC) Regional
Facility Enhancement Project .
17-01157 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and Amending
Salary and Benefit Plans For Employees In The Non-Exempt Pay Plan.
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17-01161 A Resolution Authorizing the Extension of an Agreement with Dan Shomon, Inc. for
Government Affairs Consulting Services.
17-01165 A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Property/Boiler Machinery, Inland Marine,
Employee Dishonesty/Crime, Excess Workers Compensation, Cyber Liability,
Excess General Liability/Law Enforcement and Fine Arts Insurance for the Period
of December 31, 2017 through December 31, 2018.
17-01168 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and Amending
Salary and Benefit Plans For Employees In The Executive Pay Plan .
RETURNED ITEMS
17-01075 A Resolution Authorizing the Assignment of Commercial Sales Contract to
Purchase Real Property Located at 7 South Broadway, Aurora, Illinois, and to
Lease said Property to Existing Tenant .
17-01083 A Resolution Approving Contract for the Purchase and Sale of City Owned Real
Estate Located at 66-74 South Broadway Street, Aurora, Illinois
ADJOURNMENT:
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