Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · December 10, 2020
Minutes
Finance Committee
City of Aurora Remote Access Only
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday
December 10, 2020
3:00 PM
Chairperson Bob O'Connor
Vice Chair Edward Bugg
Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns
Alderman Emmanuel Llamas
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CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Bob O'Connor called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Meeting
was paused at 3:07 p.m. due to technical difficulties and re-started at 3:16 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chairperson Bob O'Connor, Vice Chair Edward Bugg, Alderman Carl
Franco, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns and Alderman Emmanuel Llamas
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OTHERS PRESENT
Rodney K. Strong; Lester McCarroll; Max Worcester; Michael Poulakidas;
Michelle Clark-Jenkins, Griffin & Strong P.C.; R. McNeil-Danish, Attorney;
Andrew Watkins; Cyrus Walker; M. Jankovic; John Davis
City of Aurora: Ken Schroth, Engineering; LaDonna Carr, Human Resources;
Stacey Peterson, Budget; Marissa Spencer, Law; Anna Payton, Animal Care
and Control; Leela Karumuri, Engineering; Michael Pegues, IT; Trevor Dick,
Economic Development; Maria Lindsay, Mayor's Office; Denzel Lee, IT; Martin
Lyons, Finance; Lt. Bill Hull, APD; Alex Minnella, Economic Development; Alex
Voigt, Mayor's Office; Alisia Lewis, Human Resources; Jolene Coulter,
Purchasing; Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office; Roopa Anjanappa, Engineering;
Clayton Muhammed, Mayor's Office/Public Information; David Dibo, Economic
Development; Bob Greene, Engineering; Jason Bauer, Engineering; Jeff
Anderson, IT; Shelly Windett, Aldermen's Office
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
20-0782 Approval of the minutes of the November 18, 2020 Special Finance
Committee meeting.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0790 Approval of the minutes of the November 19, 2020 Finance Committee
Meeting.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0801 Approval of the minutes of the November 24, 2020 Special Finance
Committee Meeting.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
None registered.
AGENDA
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20-0823 An Ordinance Authorizing And Providing For The Abatement of General
Obligation Bond Tax Levies. 2020 Tax Levy Extension .
A motion was made by Vice Chair Bugg, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0638 A Resolution to approve the renewal of the contracts for City website
hosting and maintenance as well as website job applicant tracking
module from CivicPlus, Manhattan, Kansas, in the amount of $88 ,340.84
for a period of 3 years .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be forwarded with no recommendation to the Committee
of the Whole, on the agenda for 12/15/2020. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0716 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Local Public Agency
Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, the
execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering Agreement with
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. in the not to exceed amount of
$57,710.00, and the appropriation of $173,130.00 of Motor Fuel Tax
(MFT) Funds for the Edgelawn Drive Bikeway Project .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0797 A Resolution accepting the contract agreement with Oswego Animal
Hospital, Oswego, Illinois for veterinary and spay/neuter services for
Animal Care & Control.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0810 A Resolution Authorizing the Extension of an Agreement with Dan
Shomon, Inc. for Government Affairs Consulting Services.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair Bugg,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
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20-0812 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 Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0813 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 Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0815 A Resolution requesting approval to award RFQ 20-28 Managed
Security Services to Data Defenders LLC, 111 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite
1700, Chicago, IL 60604 for a managed security service to reduce
cybersecurity risks, protect city systems and assets, and prepare for
future cyber risks. Total contract amount not to exceed $1,600,485.00
over a 5-year contract.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0817 A Resolution Authorizing an Extension of an Agreement with Bukola Bello
of Vision M.A.I., LLC for Government Affairs Consulting Services .
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0818 A Resolution Awarding Griffin & Strong the Contract to Conduct an
"Availability and Disparity" Study on behalf of the City of Aurora.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
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20-0828 A Resolution to accept quotes from Ellis Systems (Woltergroup, LLC),
490 W. North Frontage Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 to purchase handgun
storage expansion shelving, long gun expansion shelving, reconfiguration
shelving, and bulk storage expansion and reconfiguration for the Aurora
Police Department.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Bugg, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0829 A Resolution Approving the 2nd Amendment to the Redevelopment
Agreement with Fox Valley Developers Resolution R19-382.
A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
20-0831 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental
governmental agreement with the Aurora Public Library District regarding
the payment of certain general obligation bonds previously issued for
library purposes.
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Bob O'Connor
adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m.
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.
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Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate
in a public meeting should contact the Alderman's Office at least 48 hours in advance of the
scheduled meeting. The Alderman's Office can be reached in person at 60 E. Downer Place,
Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3020 or email at aldermansoffice@aurora-il.org. Every
effort will be made to allow for meeting participation.
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Agenda
Finance Committee Remote
City of Aurora Access Only
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Agenda - Final Chairperson Bob O'Connor
Vice Chair Edward Bugg
Thursday Alderman Carl Franco
Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns
December 10, 2020 Alderman Emmanuel Llamas
3:00 PM
THIS COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE VIEWABLE VIA REMOTE ACCESS ONLINE AT:
www.aurora-IL.org or www.facebook.org/cityofauroraIL
TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE:
Phone Number: +1 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 882-1972-3812
THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
AGENDA CLERK NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM ON DECEMBER 10, 2020 - VIA EMAIL:
aldermensoffice@aurora-il.org OR VOICE MAIL AT 630-256-3020. SPEAKERS MUST
PROVIDE THEIR NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE
ACCESSED, AND THE TOPIC OF THEIR COMMENT. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT
ALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE
PUBLIC.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL
OTHERS PRESENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
20-0782 Approval of the minutes of the November 18, 2020 Special Finance Committee
meeting.
20-0790 Approval of the minutes of the November 19, 2020 Finance Committee Meeting .
20-0801 Approval of the minutes of the November 24, 2020 Special Finance Committee
Meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
20-0823 An Ordinance Authorizing And Providing For The Abatement of General Obligation
Bond Tax Levies. 2020 Tax Levy Extension .
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20-0638 A Resolution to approve the renewal of the contracts for City website hosting and
maintenance as well as website job applicant tracking module from CivicPlus,
Manhattan, Kansas, in the amount of $88 ,340.84 for a period of 3 years .
20-0716 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Local Public Agency Agreement for
Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3
Construction Engineering Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.
in the not to exceed amount of $57,710.00, and the appropriation of $173,130.00
of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds for the Edgelawn Drive Bikeway Project .
20-0797 A Resolution accepting the contract agreement with Oswego Animal Hospital,
Oswego, Illinois for veterinary and spay/neuter services for Animal Care & Control .
20-0810 A Resolution Authorizing the Extension of an Agreement with Dan Shomon, Inc. for
Government Affairs Consulting Services.
20-0812 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and Amending
Salary and Benefit Plans for Employees In The Executive Pay Plan.
20-0813 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and Amending
Salary and Benefit Plans for Employees In The Non-Exempt Pay Plan.
20-0815 A Resolution requesting approval to award RFQ 20-28 Managed Security
Services to Data Defenders LLC, 111 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL
60604 for a managed security service to reduce cybersecurity risks, protect city
systems and assets, and prepare for future cyber risks. Total contract amount not
to exceed $1,600,485.00 over a 5-year contract.
20-0817 A Resolution Authorizing an Extension of an Agreement with Bukola Bello of
Vision M.A.I., LLC for Government Affairs Consulting Services .
20-0818 A Resolution Awarding Griffin & Strong the Contract to Conduct an "Availability
and Disparity" Study on behalf of the City of Aurora.
20-0828 A Resolution to accept quotes from Ellis Systems (Woltergroup, LLC), 490 W.
North Frontage Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 to purchase handgun storage
expansion shelving, long gun expansion shelving, reconfiguration shelving, and
bulk storage expansion and reconfiguration for the Aurora Police Department .
20-0829 A Resolution Approving the 2nd Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement
with Fox Valley Developers Resolution R19-382.
20-0831 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental governmental
agreement with the Aurora Public Library District regarding the payment of certain
general obligation bonds previously issued for library purposes.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT:
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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 ]
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a
public meeting should contact the Alderman's Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled
meeting. The Alderman's Office can be reached in person at 60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via
telephone at 630-256-3020 or email at aldermansoffice@aurora-il.org. Every effort will be made to allow
for meeting participation.
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