Infrastructure and Technology Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · August 12, 2024
Minutes
City Hall, 2nd Floor
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Infrastructure and Technology
Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday
August 12, 2024
4:00 PM
Chairperson Juany Garza
Vice Chair Ted Mesiacos
Alderman John Laesch
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.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Garza called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Chairperson Juany Garza, Vice Chair Ted Mesiacos, Alderman John
Laesch and Alderman Brandon Tolliver
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
24-0563 Approval of the minutes from the Infrastructure and Technology
Committee Meeting held on Monday, July 22, 2024.
A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Alderman Tolliver, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
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24-0423 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of an upgraded Executive
Programs Membership Basic and Leadership Team Service for IT
Research and Advisory Services from Gartner, Inc. for a three-year
term.
Jeff Anderson, CIO - City of Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding
this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Tolliver, seconded by Vice Chair Mesiacos,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
Nayes: 1
24-0503 A Resolution authorizing acceptance of the low bid from Lite
Construction, Inc. to perform building renovations to the structure
located at 745 Aurora Avenue, for $662,700.00, with a ten percent
(10%) contingency of $66,270.00 .
Jim Birchall, Chief Public Facilities Officer - City of Aurora, presented and answered
questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Alderman Tolliver, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
24-0583 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute the License for
Underground Pipelines, Cables, and Conduits with Wisconsin Central
Ltd. (WCL) as part of the Keating Drive Water Main Improvements
(R24-250).
Kurt Muth, Engineering - City of Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding
this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Laesch, seconded by Alderman Tolliver, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
24-0584 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an
agreement with Leopardo Construction, Inc. of Hoffman Estates, IL in
the amount of $3,923,750 with a 10% contingency for the construction
of three new Fire Stations
Matt Anslow, AFD, Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, Jim Birchall,
Chief Public Facilities Officer - City of Aurora, and Jolene Coulter, Director of
Purchasing - City of Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Laesch,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
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CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice Chair Mesiacos, seconded by Alderman Laesch,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Garza
adjourned the meeting at 4:35 pm.
Ayes: 4
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 -
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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.us. Every effort will be made
to allow for meeting participation.
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Agenda
City Hall, 2nd Floor
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Infrastructure and Technology
Committee
Agenda - Final Chairperson Juany Garza
Vice Chair Ted Mesiacos
Monday Alderman John Laesch
Alderman Brandon Tolliver
August 12, 2024
4:00 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.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
24-0563 Approval of the minutes from the Infrastructure and Technology Committee
Meeting held on Monday, July 22, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
24-0423 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of an upgraded Executive Programs
Membership Basic and Leadership Team Service for IT Research and Advisory
Services from Gartner, Inc. for a three-year term .
24-0503 A Resolution authorizing acceptance of the low bid from Lite Construction, Inc . to
perform building renovations to the structure located at 745 Aurora Avenue, for
$$662,700.00, with a ten percent (10%) contingency of $66,270.00 .
24-0583 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute the License for
Underground Pipelines, Cables, and Conduits with Wisconsin Central Ltd. (WCL)
as part of the Keating Drive Water Main Improvements (R24-250) .
24-0584 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an agreement with
Leopardo Construction, Inc. of Hoffman Estates, IL in the amount of $3,923,750
with a 10% contingency for the construction of three new Fire Stations
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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Committee
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.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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