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Finance Committee

Regular Meeting

Aurora, IL · October 13, 2022

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City Hall - 2nd Floor City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday October 13, 2022 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 3:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Chairperson Carl Franco, Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman Edward Bugg and Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns APPROVAL OF MINUTES 22-0792 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on September 29, 2022. A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried. Ayes: 5 PUBLIC COMMENT David Cannon, 20-0820 AGENDA City of Aurora Page 1 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 13, 2022 22-0818 A Resolution requesting approval to utilize existing Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) funds to purchase 40 Getac portable computers and associated accessories for use by Aurora Public Safety Departments from CDW-G Corporation of Vernon Hills, IL Presented by Lt. Bill Rowley, Aurora Police Department. 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 22-0766 A Resolution requesting approval for Equipment Transfer Agreement with SprintCom, LLC, a Kansas limited liability company, for the communication shelter located at 1325 W. Indian Trail Road. Presented by Mike Baker, IT. 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 22-0195 A Resolution requesting approval to provide $100,000 in funding to continue providing internet access to remote community learning centers for low-income kids/residents throughout the City of Aurora. Total amount will not exceed $100,000 annually. Presented by Charles Baker 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 22-0820 An Ordinance Authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement for the Hollywood Casino Development in the City of Aurora, Illinois . Presented by David Dibo and Trevor Dick, Economic Development; Chris Minick, Finance; Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's Office; Greg Moore, Hollywood Casino; Rafael Verde and Lovell Walker, Penn Entertainment; Evan Davis, Legal Council for Penn Entertainment. 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 City of Aurora Page 2 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 13, 2022 22-0715 A Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora, the City of Naperville, and the Naperville Township Road District to widen North Aurora Road in the vicinity of the CN Railway Crossing and to appropriate $290,000.00 of MFT Funds for the project . Presented by Tim Weidner, Engineering. This Resolution was recommended for approval 22-0769 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement vehicles for the City of Aurora Fleet from various vendors, through Sourcewell, in the amount of $1,676,567.00 . Presented by Derrick Winston, Fleet Services. 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 22-0804 A Resolution Authorizing New Commercial Lease Agreements with Jolene Ryan, d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee for Commercial Space at the ATC and Route 59 Train Stations . Presented by Marissa Spencer, Legal; Alex Alexandrou, 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 22-0813 A Resolution Authorizing a New Commercial Lease Agreement with Antonio Chavez, d/b/a Tony’s Hair Stop for Commercial Space at the Aurora Transportation Center . Presented by Marissa Spencer, Legal. 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 City of Aurora Page 3 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 13, 2022 22-0812 A Resolution authorizing the execution of documents with the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley to establish a Designated Fund to be known as the Financial Empowerment Center Fund. Presented by Behatti Hart, Community Services. 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 HELD 22-0726 A Resolution amending the fees related to Video Gaming as authorized under Chapter 8 ("Amusements") of the Code of Ordinances and establishing a fee schedule to become effective October 1, 2023 . A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair Jenkins, that this agenda item continue to be held. The motion carried. Ayes: 5 Other business to come before the committee: Discussion regarding the schedule of upcoming budget meetings. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair Jenkins, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Franco adjourned the meeting at 4:45 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 City of Aurora Page 4 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 13, 2022 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. City of Aurora Page 5

Agenda

City Hall - 2nd Floor Council City of Aurora Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL Finance Committee Agenda - Final Chairperson Carl Franco Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins Thursday Alderwoman Shweta Baid Alderman Edward J. Bugg October 13, 2022 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 22-0792 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on September 29, 2022. PUBLIC COMMENT AGENDA 22-0820 An Ordinance Authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement for the Hollywood Casino Development in the City of Aurora, Illinois. 22-0195 A Resolution requesting approval to provide $100,000 in funding to continue providing internet access to remote community learning centers for low-income kids/residents throughout the City of Aurora. Total amount will not exceed $100,000 annually. 22-0715 A Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora, the City of Naperville, and the Naperville Township Road District to widen North Aurora Road in the vicinity of the CN Railway Crossing and to appropriate $290,000.00 of MFT Funds for the project. 22-0766 A resolution requesting approval for Equipment Transfer Agreement with SprintCom, LLC, a Kansas limited liability company, for the communication shelter located at 1325 W. Indian Trail Road. 22-0769 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement vehicles for the City of Aurora Fleet from various vendors, through Sourcewell, in the amount of $1,676,567.00. City of Aurora Page 1 Printed on 10/11/2022 Finance Committee Agenda - Final October 13, 2022 22-0804 A Resolution Authorizing New Commercial Lease Agreements with Jolene Ryan, d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee for Commercial Space at the ATC and Route 59 Train Stations. 22-0812 A Resolution authorizing the execution of documents with the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley to establish a Designated Fund to be known as the Financial Empowerment Center Fund. 22-0813 A Resolution Authorizing a New Commercial Lease Agreement with Antonio Chavez, d/b/a Tony’s Hair Stop for Commercial Space at the Aurora Transportation Center. 22-0818 A Resolution requesting approval to utilize existing Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) funds to purchase 40 Getac portable computers and associated accessories for use by Aurora Public Safety Departments from CDW-G Corporation of Vernon Hills, IL HELD 22-0726 A Resolution amending the fees related to Video Gaming as authorized under Chapter 8 ("Amusements") of the Code of Ordinances and establishing a fee schedule to become effective October 1, 2023. 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. City of Aurora Page 2 Printed on 10/11/2022