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City Council approves zoning, infrastructure contracts, and 2014 insurance rates

AuroraOct 8, 20132 min read

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At the October 8, 2013 City of Aurora Council meeting, members adopted zoning approvals including Main Baptist Church, approved multiple water and sanitary sewer contracts, accepted infrastructure improvements, established 2014 health insurance and retiree contribution rates, and approved various planning and maintenance resolutions.

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Approved minutes of the September 24, 2013 City Council meeting.
Appointed Officer Hornburg as Sergeant‑At‑Arms for the meeting.
Adopted a zoning variation and related final plan for 1036 N. State Route 59 (Darden Restaurants).
Adopted rezoning ordinance and approved final plat/plan for Main Baptist Church at 808 E. Galena Boulevard.
Approved bid of $34,850 for Benton Street bridge railing repairs (R.A. Ubert Construction).
Authorized replacement of the upper roof structure of the Scitech Building (Tremco/Weatherproofing Technologies) through GSA contract.
Authorized contract with Arris Architects + Planners for interior restoration of the GAR (not to exceed $75,000).
Established maximum number of City liquor licenses by class.
Awarded contract for Ogden Avenue water main relocation to R.A. Ubert Construction, Inc.
Awarded 2013 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Gladstone/Calumet Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement projects to H. Linden and Sons Sewer and Water, Inc.
Approved acceptance of improvements and waiver of maintenance period for NE Corner Bilter & Farnsworth Avenue and for Michel’s Plumbing at 225 Gale Street.
Adopted 2014 PPO health insurance plans and rates, authorized Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO and life insurance for group coverage for 2014, and established retiree health/dental and COBRA monthly contribution rates effective January 1, 2014.
Held multiple annexation and rezoning items (13-00566, 13-00569, 13-00570, 13-00571, 13-00572, 13-00573) until the next meeting.
Adopted a Special Use Permit for a special purpose recreational institution at 875 Aurora Avenue (Champion Soccer Arena) by 8–2 vote.
Accepted and filed the Treasurer’s Report for August 2013 and approved the bill summary/large bill list.

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