Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · April 27, 2023
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday
April 27, 2023
3:00 PM
Chairperson Carl Franco
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 Franco called the meeting to order at 3:01pm.
ROLL CALL
A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderwoman Baid
to authorize Alderwoman Hart-Burns to participate remotely in this Finance
meeting per section 2-80 of the Code of Ordinances. The motion carried by
voice vote and Alderwoman Hart-Burns participated in the meeting remotely
via Zoom teleconference.
Present: 4 - Chairperson Carl Franco, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman Edward
Bugg and Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
23-0303 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on April
13, 2023.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
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23-0329 An Ordinance providing for the issuance of not to exceed $35,000,000
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A, of the City of Aurora, Kane,
DuPage, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois, for the purpose of financing
capital improvements in and for said City, providing for the levy of a direct
annual tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds,
and authorizing the proposed sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof .
Presented By: Chris Minick, CFO
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
23-0345 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1, 2023 and Ending December 31, 2023
(Amendment #1 For The 2023 Fiscal Year).
Presented by: Stacey Peterson, Budget
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
23-0207 A Resolution Approving a Development Agreement By and Among the
City of Aurora, Atlanta Land L.K.E. LLC, and US Foods, Inc. for the
development of property located at 2810 Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois,
60502.
Presented By: Alex Minnella, Economic Development
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderwoman Baid,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
Nayes: 1
23-0279 A Resolution to purchase three (3) E-ONE 1500 gallon per minute fire
engines from Fire Service Inc. of St John Indiana for $2,965,947.00 .
Presented By: Matt Anslow, Fire Department
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
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23-0296 A Resolution to award $265,666.00 of funds approved through 2023
Fiber CIP resolution R23-069 to NTI National Technologies, Downers
Grove, IL, to provide fiber infrastructure the Fox Valley Habitat for
Humanity Habitat Green Freedom and 1449 Senior Estates
Subdivisions.
Presented By: Mike Baker, IT
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderwoman Baid,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
23-0328 A Resolution to accept On-The-Go as the contractor for the City of
Aurora Ride Solution for Seniors transportation program pilot which
provides supplemental transportation services (in partnership with
identified community organizations) for eligible seniors and individuals
living with disabilities within the City of Aurora in the amount of
$125,050.00.
Presented By: Katrina Boatright, Community Services and Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's
Office
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
23-0330 A Resolution increasing the purchasing authority conferred to the Chief
Financial Officer by resolution R20-249 to purchase an additional
eighteen (18) body-worn cameras and related software and equipment
for the Aurora Police Department by $151,372.52 .
Presented By: Lt. Brian Wandell, APD
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
23-0342 A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Disbursement of the Finish
Line and Re-start Grants .
Presented By: Elle Withall, Economic Development and John Curley, Development
Services
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
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23-0343 A Resolution Approving a $1,500,000 (One Million Five Hundred.00
dollars) Loan to Fox Valley Developers and Amending Certain Provisions
of the Original Redevelopment Agreement (RDA) (R19-382, November
12, 2019) relating to the City’s share of TIF #14, (O20-071, October 13,
2020).
Presented By: Dave Dibo, Economic Development
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderwoman Baid,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
23-0331 Introduce Announcement of the Availability of the Eligibility Study and
Report, and the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Proposed Cross
Street TIF District.
Presented By: Alex Minnella, Economic Development
This Reports/Studies was (INFORMATION ONLY)
23-0333 Public hearing regarding the creation of the proposed River Vine TIF
District.
Presented By: Alex Minnella, Economic Development
This Reports/Studies was (INFORMATION ONLY)
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderwoman
Hart-Burns, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson
Franco adjourned the meeting at 4:38pm.
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
April 27, 2023 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
23-0303 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on April 13, 2023.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
23-0329 An Ordinance providing for the issuance of not to exceed $35,000,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A, of the City of Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Kendall
and Will Counties, Illinois, for the purpose of financing capital improvements in and
for said City, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the
principal of and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the proposed sale of said
bonds to the purchaser thereof.
23-0345 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning
January 1, 2023 and Ending December 31, 2023 (Amendment #1 For The 2023
Fiscal Year).
23-0207 A Resolution Approving a Development Agreement By and Among the City of
Aurora, Atlanta Land L.K.E. LLC, and US Foods, Inc. for the development of
property located at 2810 Duke Parkway, Aurora, Illinois, 60502.
23-0279 A Resolution to purchase three (3) E-ONE 1500 gallon per minute fire engines
from Fire Service Inc. of St John Indiana for $2,965,947.00.
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Finance Committee Agenda - Final April 27, 2023
23-0296 A Resolution to award $265,666.00 of funds approved through 2023 Fiber CIP
resolution R23-069 to NTI National Technologies, Downers Grove, IL, to provide
fiber infrastructure the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Habitat Green Freedom
and 1449 Senior Estates Subdivisions.
23-0328 A Resolution to accept On-The-Go as the contractor for the City of Aurora Ride
Solution for Seniors transportation program pilot which provides supplemental
transportation services (in partnership with identified community organizations) for
eligible seniors and individuals living with disabilities within the City of Aurora in
the amount of $125,050.00.
23-0330 A Resolution increasing the purchasing authority conferred to the Chief Financial
Officer by resolution R20-249 to purchase an additional eighteen (18) body-worn
cameras and related software and equipment for the Aurora Police Department by
$151,372.52.
23-0342 A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Disbursement of the Finish Line and
Re-start Grants.
23-0343 A Resolution Approving a $1,500,000 Loan to Fox Valley Developers and
Amending Certain Provisions of the Original Redevelopment Agreement (RDA)
(R19-382, November 12, 2019) relating to the City’s share of TIF #14, (O20-071,
October 13, 2020).
23-0331 Introduce Announcement of the Availability of the Eligibility Study and Report, and
the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Proposed Cross Street TIF District.
23-0333 Introduction of a Public Hearing to be held on May 9, 2023 for the creation of
proposed River Vine Tax Increment Finance District.
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
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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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