Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · May 14, 2019
Minutes
City Hall 5th Floor
City of Aurora Conference Room 5B
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday
May 14, 2019
3:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman O'Connor called the meeting to order at 3:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 2 - Chairperson Bob O'Connor and Alderman Edward Bugg
OTHERS PRESENT
Alvaro Guerrero, El Jefe; Lane Allen, Allen & Pepa Architects; Fernando
Castrejon, Karademas Management; Erika Villanueva, Altiro Latin Fusion;
Roberto Altiro, Altiro Latin Fusion; Steve Lord, Beacon News
City of Aurora: Lt. William Hull, APD; Jolene Coulter, Purchasing; Sgt. Bill
Rowley, APD; Dan Barreiro, Community Services; Eric Schoeny, Water &
Sewer; Chris Ragona, Neighborhood Redevelopment; Assistant Fire Chief
David McCabe, AFD; Alderman William Donnell, Ward 4; Elle Withall, Invest
Aurora; David Dibo, Economic Development; Alex Minnella, Economic
Development; Martin Lyons, Finance; Marissa Spencer, Law Dept.; Ian Wade,
Engineering; Ken Schroth, Engineering; Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office,
Shelly Windett, Aldermen's Office
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
19-0357 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on April
23, 2019.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
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AGENDA
19-0318 A Resolution to authorize the Director of Purchasing to purchase three
new hydraulic backhoe hammers from Altorfer CAT off the Sourcewell
(formally NJPA) purchasing agreement.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
19-0332 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase three Toshiba multi-function color
copier and two Toshiba multi-function black & white copiers and quarterly
maintenance from The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative
Contract through Kopy Kat Imaging, Aurora, Illinois for the Aurora Police
Department Police Headquarters.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
19-0346 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a backup
emergency generator and transfer switch, completion all related required
work at fire station 5, from Frank Marshall Electric of Aurora, IL, and
project management services from Kluber, Inc., in the amounts of $
177,700.00 and $ 22,600.00, respectively .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
19-0359 A Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Grand Army of the Republic
Museum Lower Level Remodel Project to Swedberg & Associates, Inc.of
Sycamore, Illinois in the Amount of $221,299 .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
19-0371 A Resolution requesting approval to accept the proposal from LSA
Planning to create the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and to update the
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Plan in the amount of
$28,940.
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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19-0374 A Resolution to enter into a Farm Lease Agreement with Galusha Farm,
LLC, 27 W 217 Galusha Road, Warrenville, Illinois 60555, for 19.5 tillable
acres of farm land located near the southeast intersection of Liberty
Street and Sartor Lane.
A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
19-0375 A Resolution authorizing Lines of Credit (LOC) with Old Second Bank
and Fifth Third Bank for a not to exceed amount of $10.0 million at each
institution. This resolution will authorize the use of $6.8 million of the
approved LOCs for currently approved Redevelopment Agreement
Funding and authorize the use of $2.0 million in land sale proceeds from
the Golf Fund.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
19-0379 A Resolution for the purchase a Hostage/Crisis communication system
from 836 Technologies to be used by the Aurora Police Department
Special Response Team Crisis/Hostage Negotiators.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
19-0384 A Resolution to reject all bids for Asbestos Abatement at Masonic
Temple, Fox Valley Inn, and Motel 6 .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
19-0386 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with Valley Electrical Contractor, 4485 IL-71, Oswego, IL
60543 in the amount of $137,300 for new Electrical infrastructure
required as part of the renovation of the 2nd Floor Bridge within the
Development Services Center located at 77 S. Broadway .
A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
WALK-ON ITEM
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19-0385 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with Youngren's Inc., 736 New Haven Avenue, Aurora, IL
60506 in the amount of $113,965 for new HVAC infrastructure required
as part of the renovation of the 2nd Floor Bridge within the Development
Services Center located at 77 S. Broadway
This Resolution was forwarded with no recommendation to the Committee of
the Whole
19-0387 A Resolution to reject all bids for DSC 2nd Floor Bridge - Plumbing .
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
19-0397 A Resolution Requesting approval of an agreement between the City of
Aurora and Altiro restaurants in the amount of $100,000 to facilitate the
opening of a Latin Fusion restaurant in the now vacant space at the
Leland Building on the corner of Galena and Stolp. This funding will be
split between a $64,000 grant and $36,000 loan payable within two
years.
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Bugg, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos, that
this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Alderman O'Connor adjourned
the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
Ayes: 3
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.
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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
May 14, 2019 Alderman Rick Mervine, Alternate
3:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
19-0357 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on April 23, 2019 .
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
19-0318 A Resolution to authorize the Director of Purchasing to purchase three new
hydraulic backhoe hammers from Altorfer CAT off the Sourcewell (formally NJPA)
purchasing agreement.
19-0332 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase three Toshiba multi-function color copier
and two Toshiba multi-function black & white copiers and quarterly maintenance
from The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Contract through Kopy
Kat Imaging, Aurora, Illinois for the Aurora Police Department Police
Headquarters.
19-0346 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a backup emergency
generator and transfer switch, completion all related required work at fire station
10, from Frank Marshall Electric of Aurora, IL, and project management services
from Kluber, Inc., in the amounts of $ 177,700.00 and $ 22,600.00, respectively .
19-0359 A Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Grand Army of the republic Museum
Lower Level Remodel Project to Swedberg & Associates, Inc.of Sycamore, Illinois
in the Amount of $221,299 .
19-0371 A Resolution requesting approval to accept the proposal from LSA Planning to
create the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and to update the Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy Area Plan in the amount of $28,940.
19-0374 A Resolution to enter into a Farm Lease Agreement with Galusha Farm, LLC, 27
W 217 Galusha Road, Warrenville, Illinois 60555, for 19.5 tillable acres of farm
land located near the southeast intersection of Liberty Street and Sartor Lane.
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19-0375 A Resolution authorizing Lines of Credit (LOC) with Old Second Bank and Fifth
Third Bank for a not to exceed amount of $10.0 million at each institution. This
resolution will authorize the use of $6.8 million of the approved LOCs for currently
approved Redevelopment Agreement Funding and authorize the use of $2.0
million in land sale proceeds from the Golf Fund.
19-0379 A Resolution for the purchase a Hostage/Crisis communication system from 836
Technologies to be used by the Aurora Police Department Special Response
Team Crisis/Hostage Negotiators.
19-0384 A Resolution to reject all bids for Asbestos Abatement at Masonic Temple, Fox
Valley Inn, and Motel 6 .
19-0386 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with
Valley Electrical Contractor, 4485 IL-71, Oswego, IL 60543 in the amount of
$137,300 for new Electrical infrastructure required as part of the renovation of the
2nd Floor Bridge within the Development Services Center located at 77 S.
Broadway.
19-0387 A Resolution to reject all bids for DSC 2nd Floor Bridge - Plumbing .
19-0397 A Resolution Requesting approval of an agreement between the City of Aurora
and Altiro restaurants in the amount of $100,000 to facilitate the opening of a Latin
Fusion restaurant in the now vacant space at the Leland Building on the corner of
Galena and Stolp. This funding will be split between a $64,000 grant and $36,000
loan payable within two years .
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 - 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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