Infrastructure and Technology Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · March 24, 2025
Minutes
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Infrastructure and Technology
Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday
March 24, 2025
4:00 PM
Chairperson Juany Garza
Vice Chair Ted Mesiacos
Alderman John Laesch
Alderman Brandon Tolliver
Alderman Daniel Barreiro
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 4:01 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Chairperson Juany Garza, Vice Chair Ted Mesiacos, Alderman John Laesch
and Alderman Brandon Tolliver
Absent: 1 - Alderman Dan Barreiro
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
25-0207 Approval of the minutes from the Infrastructure and Technology
Committee meeting held on Monday, March 10, 2025 .
A motion was made by Alderman Tolliver, seconded by Alderman Laesch, that
this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
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25-0052 A Resolution authorizing Samsara Inc. to provide telematics services for
the City fleet from May 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with four (4)
optional one-year extensions .
Chris Linville, Superintendent of Fleet Operations - City of Aurora, presented and
answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Tolliver, seconded by Alderman Laesch, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
25-0062 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute change
orders to the contracts with Electric Conduit Construction (ECC) and Platt
Electric in the combined amount of $150,000 for the relocation of existing
electrical infrastructure from vaults located under the sidewalk along
Broadway from Benton Street to New York Street .
Ian Wade, Public Works - City of Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding
this item
A motion was made by Alderman Tolliver, seconded by Alderman Laesch, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
25-0074 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Transmap Corporation in the not to exceed amount of $250,000.00 to
update the City’s Pavement Management System and provide a Sign
Inventory.
Jason Bauer, Assistant Director of Public Works / Assistant City Engineer - City of
Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Tolliver, seconded by Alderman Laesch, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
25-0205 A Resolution for the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Contractors for
Mowing Landscape Maintenance for Several City Departments (Bid
25-013) for a One Year Contract with Three Optional One Year
Extensions upon mutual consent .
Tim Forbes, Superintendent of Streets - 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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25-0223 A Resolution to award the High Street and Pierce Street Intersection
Water Main Improvements, located in Ward 1, to Superior Excavating
Co., in the bid amount of sixty -three thousand four hundred eighty -seven
dollars and zero cents ($63,487 .00).
John Hoffman, Engineering Coordinator - City of Aurora and Jason Bauer, Assistant
Director of Public Works / Assistant City Engineer - 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
25-0228 A Resolution to award the N. Elmwood Drive Water Main Replacement
project, located in Ward 6 to Winniger Excavating, Inc., in the bid amount
of nine hundred thirty-three thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and
zero cents ($933,465.00) .
John Hoffman, Engineering Coordinator - 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
25-0229 A Resolution to award the Daywards Ct. Water Main Replacement
project, located in Ward 3, to Brandt Excavating Inc., in the bid amount of
six hundred seventy -two thousand one hundred fifty -seven dollars and fifty
cents ($672,157.50).
John Hoffman, Engineering Coordinator - City of Aurora, presented and answered
questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Tolliver, seconded by Alderman Laesch, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
25-0230 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an
agreement with Hygieneering, Inc. in the amount of $123,285.00 to
provide safety consulting services to the Department of Public Works.
Jason Bauer, Assistant Director of Public Works / Assistant City Engineer - City of
Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Tolliver, seconded by Alderman Laesch, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
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25-0231 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract
with Hitchcock Design Group to provide design services for Millennium
Plaza in the amount of $218,300 .
Jason Bauer, Assistant Director of Public Works / Assistant City Engineer - City of
Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Tolliver, seconded by Alderman Laesch, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
25-0232 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to renew the
professional services agreement with Olea Networks, Inc. for large water
meter sensor and analytical services .
Brian Katamay, Public Works - City of Aurora, presented and answered questions
regarding this item.
A motion was made by Alderman Tolliver, seconded by Alderman Laesch, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 4
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Tolliver, seconded by Alderman Laesch, that
this agenda item be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Garza
adjourned the meeting at 4:46 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 -
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.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting
participation.
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Agenda
City Hall - Second Floor
City of Aurora
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507
Infrastructure and Technology
Committee
Chairperson Juany Garza
Agenda - Final Vice Chair Ted Mesiacos
Alderman John Laesch
Monday Alderman Brandon Tolliver
Alderman Daniel Barreiro
March 24, 2025
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
25-0207 Approval of the minutes from the Infrastructure and Technology Committee
meeting held on Monday, March 10, 2025 .
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
25-0052 A Resolution authorizing Samsara Inc. to provide telematics services for the
City fleet from May 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with four (4) optional
one-year extensions .
25-0062 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute change orders
to the contracts with Electric Conduit Construction (ECC) and Platt Electric in
the combined amount of $150,000 for the relocation of existing electrical
infrastructure from vaults located under the sidewalk along Broadway from
Benton Street to New York Street .
25-0074 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with
Transmap Corporation in the not to exceed amount of $250,000.00 to update
the City’s Pavement Management System and provide a Sign Inventory .
25-0205 A Resolution for the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Contractors for Mowing
Landscape Maintenance for Several City Departments (Bid 25 -013) for a One
Year Contract with Three Optional One Year Extensions upon mutual consent .
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25-0223 A Resolution to award the High Street and Pierce Street Intersection Water
Main Improvements, located in Ward 1, to Superior Excavating Co., in the bid
amount of sixty-three thousand four hundred eighty -seven dollars and zero
cents ($63,487.00).
25-0228 A Resolution to award the N. Elmwood Drive Water Main Replacement project,
located in Ward 6 to Winniger Excavating, Inc., in the bid amount of nine
hundred thirty-three thousand four hundred sixty-five dollars and zero cents
($933,465.00).
25-0229 A Resolution to award the Daywards Ct. Water Main Replacement project,
located in Ward 3, to Brandt Excavating Inc., in the bid amount of six hundred
seventy-two thousand one hundred fifty -seven dollars and fifty cents
($672,157.50).
25-0230 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute an agreement
with Hygieneering, Inc. in the amount of $123,285.00 to provide safety
consulting services to the Department of Public Works.
25-0231 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with
Hitchcock Design Group to provide design services for Millennium Plaza in the
amount of $218,300 .
25-0232 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to renew the professional
services agreement with Olea Networks, Inc. for large water meter sensor and
analytical 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
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Committee
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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