Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · November 10, 2022
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday
November 10, 2022
2:00 PM
Chairperson Carl Franco
Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins
Alderwoman Shweta Baid
Alderman Edward J. Bugg
Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
NOTE 2:00 PM START TIME FOR THIS MEETING (REGULAR AND BUDGET MEETING)
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 Franco called the meeting to order at 2:01pm.
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
22-0877 Approval of the minutes of the Special Finance Committee meeting held
on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 .
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
22-0888 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on
Thursday, October 27, 2022 .
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
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22-0920 Approval of the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting held on
November 7, 2022.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
22-0841 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 1 Engineering
Agreement with HR Green, Inc., maximum amount of $124,733 .00 and
appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for City Safe Routes to School
Projects 2022 in SD129, SD131, & SD204 with the MFT section number
22-00349-00-SW.
Presented By: Roopa Anjanappa, 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
22-0846 A Resolution with Respect to the Potential Reimbursement of Eligible
Costs in a Possible Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) and to Induce
Development Interest on land on the southwest corner of Farnsworth
Avenue and Bilter Road called the Farnsworth Bilter TIF, and as
authorized under the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, 65
ILCS 5/11-74-.4-1 and 65ILCS 5/11-74.4-3(q) .
Presented By: Trevor Dick, MOED
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
22-0847 A Resolution authorizing a Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) Feasibility
Study for the Farnsworth and Bilter area using the services of Kane
McKenna and Associates in the amount of $42 ,000.00 plus out-of-pocket
expenses.
Presented By: Trevor Dick, MOED
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderwoman
Hart-Burns, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
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Ayes: 5
22-0876 A Resolution Authorizing a New Lease Agreement with Dan Powell, for
900 Ray Moses Drive.
Presented By: Marissa Spencer, Legal
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderwoman
Baid, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
22-0916 A Resolution to procure equipment to provide Internet access, door
access controls, surveillance cameras and appropriate licensing for the
Community Center at 1226 Grand Boulevard to Scientel Solutions LLC.,
2021 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, for a total amount not to exceed
$104,282.78.
Presented By: Mike Pegues, 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
22-0924 A Resolution Authorizing the Approval of Funding Specified for Finish
Line Grants for Eligible Projects .
Presented By: Dave Dibo, MOED
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
22-0880 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Airport Maintenance
Operation Agreement with Airfield Maintenance Services, LLC for a term
not to exceed three years .
Presented By: Steve Andras, Airport
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bugg,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
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Items Walked-On:
22-0917 A Resolution authorizing procurement of and Enterprise Agreement
("EA") for GIS software from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
(ESRI) of Redlands, California in the amount of $420,000.00, for a three year
term was discussed. No action was taken.
22-0913 A Resolution to provide annual true-up to Scientel Solutions LLC., 2021
N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, for Preventive Maintenance & Support of City-wide
security/CCTV cameras added to City network for a total amount not to exceed
$60,637 was discussed. No action was taken.
22-0914 A Resolution to provide annual true-up to Scientel Solutions LLC., 2021
N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, for Network Infrastructure Managed Services of
city-wide network infrastructure for a total amount not to exceed $1,147,505
was discussed. No action was taken.
The Finance Committee recessed at 3:03pm and reconvened at 3:09pm.
22-0854 Review of the Proposed 2023 City Budget - Community Services
This Reports/Studies was discussed and filed
Alderman Sherman Jenkins left the meeting at 4:11pm.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderwoman
Baid, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Franco
adjourned the meeting at 4:58pm.
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
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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 - 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
November 10, 2022 Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
2:00 PM
NOTE 2:00 PM START TIME FOR THIS MEETING (REGULAR AND BUDGET MEETING)
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
22-0877 Approval of the minutes of the Special Finance Committee meeting held on
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 .
22-0888 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on Thursday,
October 27, 2022.
22-0920 Approval of the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting held on November
7, 2022.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
22-0841 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 1 Engineering Agreement with
HR Green, Inc., maximum amount of $124,733 .00 and appropriating Motor Fuel
Tax Funds for City Safe Routes to School Projects 2022 in SD129, SD131, &
SD204 with the MFT section number 22-00349-00-SW .
22-0846 A Resolution with Respect to the Potential Reimbursement of Eligible Costs in a
Possible Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) and to Induce Development Interest
on land on the southwest corner of Farnsworth Avenue and Bilter Road called the
Farnsworth Bilter TIF, and as authorized under the Tax Increment Allocation
Redevelopment Act, 65 ILCS 5/11-74-.4-1 and 65ILCS 5/11-74.4-3(q) .
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22-0847 A Resolution authorizing a Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) Feasibility Study
for the Farnsworth and Bilter area using the services of Kane McKenna and
Associates in the amount of $42 ,000.00 plus out-of-pocket expenses .
22-0876 A Resolution Authorizing a New Lease Agreement with Dan Powell, for 900 Ray
Moses Drive.
22-0916 A Resolution to procure equipment to provide Internet access, door access
controls, surveillance cameras and appropriate licensing for the Community
Center at 1226 Grand Boulevard to Scientel Solutions LLC., 2021 N Eola Rd,
Aurora, IL 60502, for a total amount not to exceed $104,282.78 .
22-0924 A Resolution Authorizing the Approval of Funding Specified for Finish Line Grants
for Eligible Projects.
22-0880 A Resolution to authorizing the execution Airport Maintenance Operation
Agreement with Airfield Maintenance Services, LLC for a term not to exceed three
years.
22-0854 Review of the Proposed 2023 City Budget - Community Services
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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