Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · September 14, 2023
Minutes
City Hall - 5th Floor
City of Aurora
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday
September 14, 2023
3:00 PM
Chairperson Carl Franco
Vice Chair Edward J. Bugg
Alderwoman Shweta Baid
Alderman Ron Woerman
Alderman Brandon Tolliver
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
Chairman Franco called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chairperson Carl Franco, Vice Chair Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta
Baid, Alderman Ron Woerman and Alderman Brandon Tolliver
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
23-0702 Approval of the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting held on
August 24, 2023.
A motion was made by Alderman Woerman, seconded by Alderwoman Baid,
that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
No registered speakers.
AGENDA
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23-0629 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with
the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering
Services Agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in the not to exceed
amount of $58,852.00, and the appropriation of $225,000.00 of MFT
Funds for the Farnsworth Ave at Marshall Blvd & Illinois Prairie Path
Project.
Presented by Tim Weidner, Engineering.
A motion was made by Alderman Woerman, seconded by Alderwoman Baid,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
23-0706 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase a
60-month subscription for a Human Resources Information System from
Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG), Weston, FL for a total award of
$1,279,400 with a 10% contingency .
Presented by Alisia Lewis, Human Resources; Jeff Anderson, IT; Alex Alexandrou,
Mayor's Office
A motion was made by Vice Chair Bugg, seconded by Alderman Woerman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
23-0731 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Assignment and Assumption
Agreement Regarding the Hotel Occupancy Tax Economic Incentive
Agreement by and Between the City of Aurora, Illinois and Midwest
Management II, Inc. (Holiday Inn Express - 111 North Broadway, Aurora,
Illinois).
A motion was made by Alderman Woerman, seconded by Alderwoman Baid,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
23-0732 A Resolution authorizing the approval of an agreement with MC2 to
provide electrical aggregation services.
Presented by Arnie Schram, Progressive Energy Group.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid, seconded by Alderman Woerman,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
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23-0729 Announcement of the Availability of Amendments to the West Farnsworth
TIF District #7 Redevelopment Project Area and First Amendment to the
Redevelopment Plan and Project.
Presented by Trevor Dick, Economic Development.
This Information/Discussion Only item was forwarded as information only to
Committee of the Whole.
23-0733 Announcement of the Availability of the Eligibility Study and Report, and
the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Proposed Farnsworth Bilter
TIF District.
Presented by Trevor Dick, Economic Development.
This Information/Discussion Only item was forwarded as information only to
Committee of the Whole.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid, seconded by Alderman Woerman,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairman Franco
adjourned the meeting at 3:36 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
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Agenda - Final Chairperson Carl Franco
Vice Chair Edward J. Bugg
Thursday Alderwoman Shweta Baid
Alderman Ron Woerman
September 14, 2023
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
23-0702 Approval of the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting held on August 24,
2023.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
23-0629 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the State
of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering Services
Agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of
$58,852.00, and the appropriation of $225,000.00 of MFT Funds for the
Farnsworth Ave at Marshall Blvd & Illinois Prairie Path Project.
23-0706 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase a 60-month
subscription for a Human Resources Information System from Ultimate Kronos
Group (UKG), Weston, FL for a total award of $1,279,400 with a 10% contingency.
23-0731 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Assignment and Assumption Agreement
Regarding the Hotel Occupancy Tax Economic Incentive Agreement by and
Between the City of Aurora, Illinois and Midwest Management II, Inc. (Holiday Inn
Express - 111 North Broadway, Aurora, Illinois).
23-0732 A Resolution authorizing the approval of an agreement with MC2 to provide
electrical aggregation services.
23-0729 Announcement of the Availability of the Existing TIF District #7 First Amendment to
the Redevelopment Plan and Project.
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23-0733 Announcement of the Availability of the Eligibility Study and Report, and the
Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Proposed Farnsworth Bilter TIF 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
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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