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Council approves ethics changes

AuroraJul 14, 20263 min read

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Aurora City Council adopted two ordinance changes on ethics and campaign rules, including new disclosure requirements and campaign fundraising limits, while also approving a $2.17 million network infrastructure contract and several infrastructure and utility projects on the consent agenda.

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What this means

The biggest outcome was approval of new rules for city ethics and campaign fundraising. The council also signed off on a three-year, $2,168,127 network services contract and several street, water main, irrigation, parking, and housing-related items. For residents, that means updated public disclosure rules and continued spending on city infrastructure and services.

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Adopted an ordinance amending disclosure rules for economic interests and campaign-related employment and volunteerism, with one amendment; the vote was 6-4.
Adopted an ordinance changing campaign contribution and fundraising rules, with multiple amendments; the vote was 8-2.
Approved a three-year support renewal contract with Scientel Solutions, LLC for city-wide network infrastructure services in the amount of $2,168,127.
Approved a Joint Funding Agreement and construction engineering services for the Safe Routes to School project in School Districts 129, 131, and 204, including appropriation of $530,000 in MFT funds.
Approved a preferred contractors list for the 2026 Aurora Rental HVAC Replacement Grant Program.
Approved a resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B onsite consumption liquor licenses.
Approved contracts and appropriations for water main replacement, well maintenance, Phillips Park irrigation pump replacement, bulk rock salt purchase, parking for Hobbs Building residents, easement vacation, and annexation of property at 1160 Jackson Street.
Approved the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting minutes and the bill summary and large bill list.

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Jul 14, 2026, 11:00 PMCity Hall - Second Floor Council Chamberscompleted

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ROLL CALL
APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR'S REPORT
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT 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 establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite Consumption liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from HH 59, LLC located at 4448 E New York St). [Ward 10]
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 Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement to Provide Parking for Residents of the Hobbs Building
A Resolution to award Sans Souci Dr and Cobblestone Dr Water Main Replacement project, located in Ward 5 to Winninger Excavating, Inc. in the bid amount of $1,599,570.00.
A Resolution to award a contract for well maintenance services for Well 119 to Municipal Well & Pump in the not to exceed amount of $103,474.70.
A Resolution to award the Phillips Park Irrigation Pump System Replacement project, located in Ward 3 to Midwest Well Services, Inc. DBA: Pumpstation Professionals in the contract amount of $244,000.00.
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.
An Ordinance Vacating a City Easement on the Property located at 55 S. Constitution Drive, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois 60506
An Ordinance Annexing Property located at 1160 Jackson Street to the City of Aurora, pursuant to a Water Service Agreement.
DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 City Council Meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
An Ordinance amending and adding Sections 2-185 and 2-186 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Aurora pertaining to the disclosure of economic interests and campaign-related employment and volunteerism.
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.
An Ordinance amending and adding Sections 15-120, 15-130, 15-320, 15-321, and 15-322 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Aurora pertaining to campaign contributions and campaign fundraising.
NEW BUSINESS
REPORT
Corporate Funds Investment Report - Second Quarter 2026
Treasurer’s Reports - January - June 2026
APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST
Bill Summary and Large Bill List.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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