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Aurora Finance Committee approves employee vision plan and multiple street projects; forwards Phillips Park MOU (April 30, 2026)
AuroraApr 30, 20262 min read
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The Finance Committee (Chair Ted Mesiacos) met April 30, 2026 and recommended approval of employee vision coverage, funding and contracts for street safety and resurfacing projects, a salt purchase contract, and service/lease agreements with Aurora Downtown District; a memorandum of understanding with the Phillips Park Foundation was forwarded to the Committee of the Whole with no recommendation.
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- Approval of minutes from the Finance Committee meeting held March 26, 2026. Vote: Ayes 5.
- 26-0184: Recommended for approval — Authorize EyeMed Vision Care, LLC and First American Administrators, Inc. to administer vision insurance for active employees and retirees from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Vote: Ayes 5.
- 26-0187: Recommended for approval — Execute Joint Funding Agreement with the State of Illinois and Phase 2 Design Engineering Agreement with WBK Engineering, LLC (not to exceed $351,523) and appropriate $351,523 of MFT funds for the New York Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project. Vote: Ayes 5.
- 26-0200: Recommended for approval — Award contract to Geneva Construction Company in the amount of $4,648,733.10 and appropriate $3,500,000 of MFT funds for the 2026 Citywide Street Resurfacing - WEST/NORTH project. Vote: Ayes 5.
- 26-0234: Recommended for approval — Execute contract with Compass Minerals America Inc. for salt purchases in the amount of $1,065,000 and appropriate/expend MFT funds up to $1,065,000. Vote: Ayes 4, Nayes 1.
- 26-0288: Recommended for approval — Approve Service Agreement between the City of Aurora and Aurora Downtown District. Vote: Ayes 5.
- 26-0289: Recommended for approval — Approve Lease Agreement between the City of Aurora and Aurora Downtown District. Vote: Ayes 5.
- 26-0287: Forwarded with no recommendation to the Committee of the Whole — Approve memorandum of understanding between the City of Aurora and the Phillips Park Foundation. Vote: Ayes 4, Abstain 1.
- Meeting adjourned at 4:20 PM.
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Finance Committee
Apr 30, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall - Second Floor
Council Chambersscheduled
Agenda
- 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
- PUBLIC COMMENT
- AGENDA
- A Resolution authorizing EyeMed Vision Care, LLC ("EyeMed") and First American Administrators, Inc. to administer vision insurance for active employees and retirees from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
- A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 2 Design Engineering Agreement with WBK Engineering, LLC in the not to exceed amount of $351,523.00, and the appropriation of $351,523.00 of MFT Funds for the New York Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project.
- A Resolution to award a contract to Geneva Construction Company in the amount of $4,648,733.10, and to appropriate $3,500,000.00 of MFT Funds for the 2026 Citywide Street Resurfacing - WEST/NORTH project.
- A Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Compass Minerals America Inc. in the amount of $1,065,000.00 and the appropriation and expenditure of MFT funds for an amount up to $1,065,000.00 for salt purchases.
- A Resolution authorizing approval of a Service Agreement between the City of Aurora and Aurora Downtown District.
- A Resolution authorizing approval of a Lease Agreement between the City of Aurora and Aurora Downtown District.
- CLOSED SESSION
- ADJOURNMENT
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- A Resolution approving a memorandum of understanding between the City of Aurora and the Phillips Park Foundation.
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