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ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MAYOR’S REPORT
Provide an informational only update summarizing the completion of the 36” Southeast Transmission Water Main Repair project, located in Ward 1, by Vortex Infrastructure Services, Inc. and Miller Pipeline.
PUBLIC COMMENT
REPORT OF THE
BUILDING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT OF THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORT OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee Met On May 12, 2026 and Reviewed the Following Items:
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite Consumption liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from L Mil Amores Restaurant, LLC located at 518 S Lake St). [Ward 4]
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Farnsworth Bilter Entertainment District liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Aurora-Boulevard LLC d/b/a Boulevard Food & Drink Hall - Aurora at 2500 N Farnsworth Ave. Ste. 110). [Ward 1]
A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Fringe On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from The Poppy Estate, LLC at 251 S River Street, Aurora). [Ward 4]
REPORT OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
The Infrastructure & Technology Committee Met On May 11, 2026 and Reviewed the Following Items:
A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into agreements with Semper Fi Landscaping, Inc. of Yorkville, IL in the amounts of $4,600,000.00 and $576,183.06 for the Mastodon Lake Dredging and Shoreline Restoration projects, respectively.
REPORT OF THE RULES, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee Met On May 5, 2026 and Reviewed the Following Items:
A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Julie Chandler and Scott Krave to the Bicycle, Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Board.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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The Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee Meeting Scheduled for May 13, 2026 was Cancelled.
The Finance Committee Met On May 14, 2026 and Reviewed the Following Items:
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 HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $283,729.00, and the appropriation of $283,729.00 of MFT Funds for the Montgomery Road Multi-Use Path Extension-Middlebury Drive to IL Route 59 Project.
A Resolution authorizing the expenditure of special service area tax funds in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $300,000 to the Aurora Downtown District (ADD), as the successor organization for Aurora Downtown, for the provision of special services within Special Service Area One.
NEW BUSINESS
An Ordinance Amending the Ward 3 Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
The Finance Committee also discussed item 26-0134 and 26-0324 (item 26-0324 is listed under "New Business" section of this agenda).
A Discussion Regarding a Proposed City Policy on Special Attractions at Community Events.
Discussion of the Process to establish the Salary for Elected Officials.
Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting.
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