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Committee of the Whole — Meeting Minutes (April 7, 2026)

AuroraApr 7, 20263 min read

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The Committee of the Whole met April 7, 2026. Members approved and filed prior meeting minutes, allowed remote participation for Alderman-at-Large Will White, received committee reports that placed multiple resolutions on the consent agenda (including infrastructure, water/sewer, airport planning, and a $2,000,000 grant for shelter renovations), and adjourned to closed session to discuss real property, personnel, and pending litigation.

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Approved and filed the minutes of the March 18, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Allowed Alderman-at-Large Will White to participate remotely pursuant to Sec. 2-80 of the code of ordinances.
Building, Zoning & Economic Development Committee placed on consent agenda: non-exclusive license with Fox Valley Park District to use FVPD parcel at 600 S. River St. for a parking lot (10-year initial term with renewal options); amendment to engineering retainer and a not-to-exceed $400,400 Planning & Special Services Agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for the Update Airport Layout Plan (ARR-5273).
Finance Committee placed on consent agenda: authorization to accept a $2,000,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and approve a Participation Agreement with Mutual Ground for family shelter renovations.
Infrastructure & Technology Committee placed on consent agenda multiple procurement and construction items, including: $175,000 contract with Interiors for Business for 311 Call Center furnishings; $882,628.29 for additional/replacement vehicles & equipment; DocuSign CLM renewal not to exceed $101,455.20; $1,344,479.50 contract with Insituform for 2026 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining; award of the Liberty/Catherine/Beckwith/Solfisburg Ave. water main replacement (Ward 7) to Gerardi Sewer & Water for $1,849,640; $238,100 contract with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for water main flushing; Intergovernmental Agreement with Kane County for partial reimbursement of lead water service replacement (Ward 7 project); $379,690 contract with Structured Solutions for 2026 Manhole Rehabilitation; and agreements for lighting materials with combined not-to-exceed $200,000.
Rules, Administration & Procedures Committee placed on consent agenda: appointments to the Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board and appointment to the Deferred Compensation Administration Committee; provided information on amendment to the Ward 8 Residential Grant Program (RAP26-001) and the 2026 Ward 7 Scholarship Program (RAP26-002).
The Committee adjourned the open session to closed session at 5:25 p.m. to discuss matters under Open Meetings Act sections 2(c)(5) (real property), 2(c)(1) (personnel), and 2(c)(11) (pending litigation); closed session convened at 5:30 p.m. and adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

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