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Committee of the Whole — May 5, 2026: Proclamations, zoning/annexation items, infrastructure funding and contracts, lead service line funding, and closed session

AuroraMay 5, 20263 min read

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The Committee met May 5, 2026. The meeting opened with roll call, approval of the April 21 minutes, mayoral proclamations (Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month and National Bike Month), and a $1,092,000 lead service line funding presentation. Multiple zoning/annexation and development items were reviewed (some placed on unfinished business, others on the consent agenda). Finance and infrastructure items involving MFT appropriations, street resurfacing, engineering agreements, water main replacement, and technology/public safety system contracts were placed on the consent agenda. The meeting adjourned to closed session under Open Meetings Act Sec. 2(c)(2) and Sec. 2(c)(29).

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Approved and filed the April 21, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes.
Motion carried to allow Alderman Núñez to participate remotely via Teams teleconference (he participated until 5:45 p.m.).
Mayor issued proclamations: May as Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month (and May 17 as NF Awareness Day) and May as National Bike Month in Aurora.
Acknowledged presentation of $1,092,000 in lead service line funds presented by U.S. Representatives Bill Foster and Lauren Underwood to the Mayor and Director of Public Works.
Several Building, Zoning and Economic Development items were reviewed; multiple annexation, zoning and subdivision items related to property south of Jericho Road were placed on unfinished business.
Multiple items were placed on the consent agenda from Finance, Infrastructure & Technology, Public Health, Safety & Transportation, and Rules committees, including MFT-funded projects (New York Street Corridor design, 2026 citywide street resurfacing), salt purchases, asphalt/resurfacing contracts, Next Generation 911 amendment, CAD/RMS contract amendment, and N. Fordham Ave. water main replacement award.
Service Agreement with Aurora Downtown District (Exhibit B to be presented at City Council) was presented and placed on unfinished business; related lease approval was placed on the consent agenda.
Approved adjourning to closed session under Sec. 2(c)(2) (collective negotiation matters) and Sec. 2(c)(29) (auditor/finance committee meetings regarding internal control/fraud issues); closed session held from 6:48 p.m. to 7:44 p.m.

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