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Aurora City Council meeting summary

AuroraMay 12, 20263 min read

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Council approved the consent agenda advancing multiple infrastructure and service contracts (street resurfacing, intersection and corridor design, water main replacement, asphalt purchases, roadway salt), finalized several land-use and licensing actions, approved employee/retiree vision insurance administration, and approved agreements with the Aurora Downtown District and Phillips Park Foundation; the Mayor issued proclamations and the public commented on the Veteran’s Advisory Council.

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New York Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project Ogden Intersection Improvement Project

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The council voted to move ahead with several public works projects and contracts, so planned street resurfacing, a corridor safety design, water‑main replacement, and related material purchases will proceed and could cause temporary construction or traffic impacts. Employees and retirees will have vision insurance administered under the approved contract. Agreements with downtown and park partners were approved, allowing those partnerships and related uses to continue. Members of the public spoke about the Aurora Veteran’s Advisory Council and some AVAC members resigned; no recall policy change was adopted at this meeting.

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Approved Consent Agenda including EyeMed Vision Care and First American Administrators to administer vision insurance for active employees and retirees (Enactment No: R26-111).
Authorized Joint Funding Agreement and Phase 2 Design Engineering Agreement with WBK Engineering for the New York Street Corridor Safety Improvement Project and appropriated $351,523 of MFT funds (Enactment No: R26-112).
Awarded contract to Geneva Construction Company for 2026 Citywide Street Resurfacing - WEST/NORTH and appropriated $3,500,000 of MFT funds (Enactment No: R26-114).
Authorized asphalt resurfacing at the Aurora Transportation Center Parking Lot and Parking Lot S with Geneva Construction Company for $433,908 (Enactment No: R26-115).
Accepted bid from Superior Asphalt Materials LLC for the Citywide Asphalt Purchase Program (Enactment No: R26-116).
Authorized contract with Compass Minerals America Inc. for salt purchases and appropriation of up to $1,065,000 of MFT funds (Enactment No: R26-123).
Awarded N. Fordham Ave. Water Main Replacement project to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. for $1,101,195 (Enactment No: R26-128).
Amended Next Generation 911 resolution to align contract term from five years to ten years (Enactment No: R26-122).
Approved a Service/Lease Agreement and related actions with the Aurora Downtown District (Enactment No: R26-134; R26-133) and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Phillips Park Foundation (Enactment No: R26-135).
Approved the Bill Summary and Large Bill List and adjourned (motion carried).

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May 12, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall - Second Floor Council Chambersscheduled

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ROLL CALL
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR'S REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT 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 authorizing the Purchasing Director to execute a contract with Beary Landscaping Maintenance, of Lockport, IL for mowing and landscaping maintenance of 9 Aurora fire stations for one year and the option of two (2) one-year extensions.
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 Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Geneva Construction Company of Aurora, IL in the amount of $433,908 for asphalt resurfacing at the Aurora Transportation Center Parking Lot and Parking Lot S downtown.
A Resolution to accept the bid from Superior Asphalt Materials LLC, North Aurora, IL for the Citywide Asphalt Purchase Program.
A Resolution authorizing the execution of the Expert Partner Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Inc., and the City of Aurora.
A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 1 Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $225,406.00 and the appropriation of $225,406.00 for the Farnsworth & Ogden Intersection Improvement Project.
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Farnsworth Bilter Entertainment District liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from HC Aurora, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino Aurora at 2500 N Farnsworth Ave., Ste. 220) [Ward 1]
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Farnsworth Bilter Entertainment District liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from HC Aurora, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino Aurora at 2500 N Farnsworth Ave. Ste. 330). [Ward 1]
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Farnsworth Bilter Entertainment District liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from HC Aurora, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino Aurora at 2500 N Farnsworth Ave. Ste. 440). [Ward 1]
A Resolution amending Next Generation 911 resolution R20-143 to from five years to 10 years to align with contract.
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 amending the contract awarded to Mark43, Inc. for a CAD/RMS system.
A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a License Agreement for the Use of City of Aurora Property for an Outdoor Dining Area on a Portion of 26 North River Street.
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses for tattoo and body art establishments in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI "Tattoo and Body Art Establishments".
A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the Resubdivision of Lot 107 Ashton Pointe, Unit One Subdivision on vacant land located at 3141 North Aurora Road
A Resolution to award the N. Fordham Ave. Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 6 to Gerardi Sewer & Water, Co., in the bid amount of $1,101,195.00.
An Ordinance approving a Conditional Use on 2850, 2871, and 2880 Vision Court for a Food, textiles, and related products (3110) Use
A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 1 Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $130,063.50 and the appropriation of $130,063.50 for the Bilter Road Highway Safety Improvement Program Project.
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 of the Resubdivision of Lot 107 Ashton Pointe Unit One Subdivision located at 3141 North Aurora Road for a Vehicle Repair, Minor Use
A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Process a Change Order to the Agreement with Performance Construction & Engineering, LLC for the S. Broadway Ave Sewer Separation - Hazel Ave to North Ave Contract in the amount of $90,000.00.
An Ordinance Annexing Property located at 1160 Jackson Street to the City of Aurora, pursuant to a Water Service Agreement.
A Resolution approving a Final Plan Revision for Lot 6 of Chicago Premium Outlets Subdivision, located at 2365 North Farnsworth Avenue for a(n) Restaurant with a drive-through facility (2530) and Retail sales or service (2100) Use.
A Resolution authorizing approval of a Lease Agreement between the City of Aurora and Aurora Downtown District.
DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, April 28, 2026, City Council Meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A Resolution approving a memorandum of understanding between the City of Aurora and the Phillips Park Foundation.
A Resolution authorizing approval of a Service Agreement between the City of Aurora and Aurora Downtown District.
NEW BUSINESS
REPORT
APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST
Bill Summary and Large Bill List.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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