Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · August 26, 2021
Minutes
City Hall - 5th Floor
City of Aurora Conference Rooms
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday
August 26, 2021
3:00 PM
Chairperson Carl Franco
Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins
Alderwoman Shweta Baid
Alderman Edward J. Bugg
Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
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 Carl Franco called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chairperson Carl Franco, Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins, Alderwoman Shweta
Baid, Alderman Edward Bugg and Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
21-0634 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on
August 12, 2021.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
AGENDA
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21-0650 A Resolution Establishing OAP and Value HSA(HDHP) Health Insurance
Plans and Rates Effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 .
Presented by Alisia Lewis and LaDonna Carr, Human Resources; John McConnell,
Assured Partners.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0653 A Resolution Establishing Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage HMO
(BCBS) for Group Health Care Services for the period of January 1, 2022
through December 31, 2022 .
Presented by Alisia Lewis and LaDonna Carr, Human Resources; John McConnell,
Assured Partners.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0654 A Resolution Establishing C.O.B.R.A. Insurance Monthly Rates Effective
January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 .
Presented by Alisia Lewis and LaDonna Carr, Human Resources; John McConnell,
Assured Partners.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0657 A Resolution Authorizing Agreement for Administrative Services with
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (Cigna) for PPO and Value
HSA(HDHP) Group Health, Prescription Benefits Management (PBM),
Flexible Spending, Dental, Vision, C.O.B.R.A. and Stop Loss Plan
Administration for period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 .
Presented by Alisia Lewis and LaDonna Carr, Human Resources; John McConnell,
Assured Partners.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
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21-0659 A Resolution Establishing Health and Dental Insurance Monthly Rates of
Contributions for Pre-Medicare Retirees Effective January 1, 2022
through December 31, 2022 .
Presented by Alisia Lewis and LaDonna Carr, Human Resources; John McConnell,
Assured Partners.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0660 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Humana to Administer a
Medicare Advantage Plan for Medicare Eligible Retirees for the Period
of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 .
Presented by Alisia Lewis and LaDonna Carr, Human Resources; John McConnell,
Assured Partners.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderwoman
Hart-Burns, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0410 An Ordinance Amending the Business District Retailers’ Occupation Tax
Rate, the Business District Service Occupation Tax Rate and the Hotel
Operators' Occupation Tax Rate Imposed in Ordinance 19-058 Within the
Boundaries of the Aurora Business District No. 1 (Pacifica Square
Business District).
Presented by Trevor Dick, Economic Development.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0631 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with Altorfer CAT for the purchase of one 926M Caterpillar
Wheel Loader for the not to exceed amount of one hundred and fifty
thousand six hundred and seventy dollars and no cents ($150,670.00) .
Presented by Eric Schoeny, Water & Sewer.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
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21-0665 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with Electrical Resource Management, 401 S. Carlton
Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 in an amount not to exceed $251,115.00 for
the purchase of lighting materials for various locations throughout the
City.
Presented by Ian Wade, Engineering.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0667 A Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Crowe,
LLP, of Chicago, IL, for consulting services to further the City’s efforts on
Open Data and Performance Management .
Presented by Jeff Anderson, IT; Alex Voigt, Mayor's Office.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0668 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
agreement with Integral Construction, Inc., 320 Rocbaar Drive,
Romeoville, IL, 60446 in the amount of $232,000.00 for the Phillips Park
Golf Pro Shop Addition.
Presented by Ian Wade, Engineering.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0670 A Resolution to Establish Annual Fees for Complimentary Alcohol
Service liquor licenses as defined in Chapter 6, Alcoholic Liquor, of the
Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, Illinois .
Presented by Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
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21-0676 A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., for bidding and construction observation
services for the Normal Pressure System Master Meter Replacement
Project in the not-to-exceed amount of $62,000 for the Water Production
Division
Presented by Dave Schumacher, Water Production.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0678 Summary of Anticipated Amendment and Modification of Previously
Approved Redevelopment Agreements .
Presented by Alex Minnella and Marty Lyons, Economic Development; Justin Fern and
Jeff Orduno, Urban Equities.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0679 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment for the
Previously Approved RDA for the Terminal Building (2 N Broadway
Avenue)
Presented by Alex Minnella and Marty Lyons, Economic Development; Justin Fern and
Jeff Orduno, Urban Equities.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
21-0683 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment for the
Previously Approved RDA for the Keystone Building (30 S Stolp Avenue) .
Presented by Alex Minnella and Marty Lyons, Economic Development; Justin Fern and
Jeff Orduno, Urban Equities.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderwoman
Hart-Burns, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
INFORMATION ONLY
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21-0633 A Resolution establishing a new Private Service Line Replacement
Program.
Presented as Information Only by Jason Bauer, Public Works.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bugg,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Carl Franco
adjourned the meeting at 4:44 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.
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.org. Every
effort will be made to allow for meeting participation.
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Agenda
City Hall - 5th Floor
City of Aurora Conference Rooms
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Agenda - Final-revised Chairperson Carl Franco
Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins
Thursday Alderwoman Shweta Baid
Alderman Edward J. Bugg
August 26, 2021 Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
3:00 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
OTHERS PRESENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
21-0634 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on August 12,
2021.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
21-0410 An Ordinance Amending the Business District Retailers’ Occupation Tax Rate,
the Business District Service Occupation Tax Rate and the Hotel Operators'
Occupation Tax Rate Imposed in Ordinance 19-058 Within the Boundaries of the
Aurora Business District No. 1 (Pacifica Square Business District) .
21-0631 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with
Altorfer CAT for the purchase of one 926M Caterpillar Wheel Loader for the not to
exceed amount of one hundred and fifty thousand six hundred and seventy dollars
and no cents ($150,670.00) .
21-0650 A Resolution Establishing OAP and Value HSA(HDHP) Health Insurance Plans
and Rates Effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 .
21-0653 A Resolution Establishing Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage HMO (BCBS) for
Group Health Care Services for the period of January 1, 2022 through December
31, 2022.
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21-0654 A Resolution Establishing C.O.B.R.A. Insurance Monthly Rates Effective January
1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 .
21-0657 A Resolution Authorizing Agreement for Administrative Services with Cigna Health
and Life Insurance Company (Cigna) for PPO and Value HSA(HDHP) Group
Health, Prescription Benefits Management (PBM), Flexible Spending, Dental,
Vision, C.O.B.R.A. and Stop Loss Plan Administration for period January 1, 2022
through December 31, 2022 .
21-0659 A Resolution Establishing Health and Dental Insurance Monthly Rates of
Contributions for Pre-Medicare Retirees Effective January 1, 2022 through
December 31, 2022.
21-0660 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Humana to Administer a Medicare
Advantage Plan for Medicare Eligible Retirees for the Period of January 1, 2022
through December 31, 2022 .
21-0665 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with
Electrical Resource Management, 401 S. Carlton Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 in
an amount not to exceed $251,115.00 for the purchase of lighting materials for
various locations throughout the City .
21-0667 A Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Crowe, LLP, of
Chicago, IL, for consulting services to further the City’s efforts on Open Data and
Performance Management .
21-0668 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with
Integral Construction, Inc., 320 Rocbaar Drive, Romeoville, IL, 60446 in the amount
of $232,000.00 for the Phillips Park Golf Pro Shop Addition.
21-0670 A Resolution to Establish Annual Fees for Complimentary Alcohol Service liquor
licenses as defined in Chapter 6, Alcoholic Liquor, of the Code of Ordinances, City
of Aurora, Illinois.
21-0676 A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Crawford,
Murphy & Tilly, Inc., for bidding and construction observation services for the
Normal Pressure System Master Meter Replacement Project in the not-to-exceed
amount of $62,000 for the Water Production Division
21-0679 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment for the Previously
Approved RDA for the Terminal Building (2 N Broadway Avenue)
21-0683 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment for the Previously
Approved RDA for the Keystone Building (30 S Stolp Avenue) .
21-0678 Summary of Anticipated Amendment and Modification of Previously Approved
Redevelopment Agreements .
INFORMATION ONLY
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21-0633 A Resolution establishing a new Private Service Line Replacement Program.
CLOSED SESSION
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.org. Every effort will be made to allow
for meeting participation.
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