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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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New York Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project

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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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