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Aurora Finance Committee advances funding and contracts

AuroraJun 25, 20261 min read

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The committee recommended approval of several funding requests, including $530,000 for Safe Routes to School work, $2,168,127 for citywide network infrastructure services, and a bulk salt purchase at $74.33 per ton.

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The Finance Committee moved forward multiple spending items that would pay for street safety projects, city technology services, a rental HVAC grant program, and road salt for the winter season. It also approved minutes from its previous meeting. One network infrastructure contract drew a 4-1 vote; the other items passed unanimously.

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Accepted and filed the minutes from the June 11, 2026 Finance Committee meeting.
Recommended approval of a Joint Funding Agreement, a Phase 3 construction engineering services agreement, and $530,000 in MFT funds for the Safe Routes to School Project in School Districts 129, 131, and 204.
Recommended approval of real estate contracts and $8,150 in MFT funds for the 2022 Safe Routes to School Project.
Recommended approval of a Phase 2 design engineering supplement and $17,622 in MFT funds for the Safe Routes to School Project in School Districts 129, 131, and 204.
Recommended approval of a preferred contractors list for the 2026 Aurora Rental HVAC Replacement Grant Program.
Recommended approval of a three-year support renewal contract with Scientel Solutions, LLC. for citywide network infrastructure managed services in the amount of $2,168,127, with 4 ayes and 1 nay.
Recommended approval of bulk rock salt purchase at $74.33 per ton for the 2026-2027 season.

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Finance Committee

Jun 25, 2026, 8:00 PMCity Hall - Second Floor Council Chamberscompleted

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 the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering Services Agreement with V3 Companies in the not to exceed amount of $144,100.00, and the appropriation of $530,000.00 of MFT Funds for the Safe Routes to School Project in School Districts 129, 131, and 204.
A Resolution to Establish a Preferred Contractors List for the 2026 Aurora Rental HVAC Replacement Grant Program.
A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to purchase properties and appropriating MFT Funds required for the 2022 Safe Routes to School Project in the amount of $8,150.00.
A Resolution requesting approval of a three-year support renewal contract to Scientel Solutions, LLC., 2021 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, for Network Infrastructure Managed Services of city-wide network infrastructure in the amount of $2,168,127.
A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 2 Design Engineering Supplement with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $17,622.00 and the appropriation of $17,622.00 of MFT Funds for Safe Routes to School Project in School Districts 129, 131, and 204.
A Resolution approving the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $74.33 per ton from Compass Minerals America Inc., Overland Park, KS, for the Division of Street Maintenance under the DuPage County Department of Transportation of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement Bid for the 2026-2027 season.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS - https://www.aurora-il.org/985/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in person at 60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3020 or email at AldermensOffice@aurora.il.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting participation.

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Summary

Aurora Finance Committee advances funding and contracts

AuroraJun 25, 20261 min read

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Committees mentioned

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Finance Committee

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TransportationBudget & TaxCommerceUtilities

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Key decisions

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Accepted and filed the minutes from the June 11, 2026 Finance Committee meeting.
Recommended approval of a Joint Funding Agreement, a Phase 3 construction engineering services agreement, and $530,000 in MFT funds for the Safe Routes to School Project in School Districts 129, 131, and 204.
Recommended approval of real estate contracts and $8,150 in MFT funds for the 2022 Safe Routes to School Project.
Recommended approval of a Phase 2 design engineering supplement and $17,622 in MFT funds for the Safe Routes to School Project in School Districts 129, 131, and 204.
Recommended approval of a preferred contractors list for the 2026 Aurora Rental HVAC Replacement Grant Program.
Recommended approval of a three-year support renewal contract with Scientel Solutions, LLC. for citywide network infrastructure managed services in the amount of $2,168,127, with 4 ayes and 1 nay.
Recommended approval of bulk rock salt purchase at $74.33 per ton for the 2026-2027 season.

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Meeting information

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Finance Committee

Jun 25, 2026, 8:00 PMCity Hall - Second Floor Council Chamberscompleted

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 the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 3 Construction Engineering Services Agreement with V3 Companies in the not to exceed amount of $144,100.00, and the appropriation of $530,000.00 of MFT Funds for the Safe Routes to School Project in School Districts 129, 131, and 204.
A Resolution to Establish a Preferred Contractors List for the 2026 Aurora Rental HVAC Replacement Grant Program.
A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to purchase properties and appropriating MFT Funds required for the 2022 Safe Routes to School Project in the amount of $8,150.00.
A Resolution requesting approval of a three-year support renewal contract to Scientel Solutions, LLC., 2021 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, for Network Infrastructure Managed Services of city-wide network infrastructure in the amount of $2,168,127.
A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 2 Design Engineering Supplement with HR Green, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $17,622.00 and the appropriation of $17,622.00 of MFT Funds for Safe Routes to School Project in School Districts 129, 131, and 204.
A Resolution approving the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $74.33 per ton from Compass Minerals America Inc., Overland Park, KS, for the Division of Street Maintenance under the DuPage County Department of Transportation of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement Bid for the 2026-2027 season.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS - https://www.aurora-il.org/985/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in person at 60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3020 or email at AldermensOffice@aurora.il.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting participation.