Aurora, IL

Rules, Administration, and Procedure

Committee of the Whole

City Council

Finance Committee

The Aurora Finance Committee will consider several items, including a resolution to authorize a $693,750 contract with Salt Xchange Inc. for 2027 salt purchases and the appropriation of up to $1,399,600 in Motor Fuel Tax funds. The committee will also review the 2026 Mid-Year Review and discuss historic preservation grants and a funding agreement with the Aurora Historical Society for the Northgate Sign restoration. No official City Council action occurs at this committee meeting.

• Resolution 26-0585: Contract with Salt Xchange Inc. for $693,750 and MFT appropriation up to $1,399,600 for 2027 salt purchases
• Resolution 26-0561: Summer 2026 Historic Preservation Grants (information only)
• Resolution 26-0433: Funding and Merchandise License Agreement with Aurora Historical Society for Northgate Sign restoration at 902 N. Lake Street
• 2026 Mid-Year Review (item 26-0611)

Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee

The Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee will consider an ordinance amending the Waterford Plan Description for a planned development on 5.37 acres at 1680 Montgomery Road, along with a resolution approving a preliminary plat for the LouJake Waterford Center Subdivision Addition Number 3 on the same vacant land. The committee will also review a resolution authorizing Summer 2026 Historic Preservation Grants and allowing the mayor to enter into grant agreements. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment, with no official City Council action occurring at this committee meeting.

• Ordinance 26-0494: Amendment to Waterford Plan Description for Planned Development District on 5.37 acres at 1680 Montgomery Road
• Resolution 26-0495: Preliminary Plan and Plat for LouJake Waterford Center Subdivision Addition Number 3 on vacant land at 1680 Montgomery Road
• Resolution 26-0561: Authorization of Summer 2026 Historic Preservation Grants and grant agreements
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2026 committee meeting

City Council

The Aurora City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $1,887,900 contract for renovations to the Mutual Ground family shelter, a $1,285,000 HOME funding agreement with Habitat for Humanity for nine affordable homes at 1921 Jericho Road, and a $370,000 reallocation to the Choose Aurora Down Payment Assistance Program. The council will also hold public comment, consider mayoral appointments, and vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a conditional use permit for a hotel at 1350 Corporate Boulevard.

• Contract award to Lite Construction for $1,887,900 (plus $112,100 contingency) for Mutual Ground family shelter renovations
• Development agreement HOME-2025-01 with Habitat for Humanity for $1,285,000 in HOME funds for nine affordable housing properties at 1921 Jericho Road
• Reallocation of $370,000 in Affordable Housing Solutions funds to the Choose Aurora Down Payment Assistance Program
• Conditional use permit for a hotel at 1350 Corporate Boulevard (held from 9/8/2026 meeting)
• Contract award to Semper Fi Landscaping, Inc. for $56,942.30 for Swimming Stones Brick Paver Replacement

Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee

The Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee will consider approving the purchase of 10 United Shield ballistic shields and accessories from MES Life Safety of Lombard, Illinois, for an amount not to exceed $66,000. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment. No official City Council action occurs at this committee meeting.

• Resolution 26-0566: purchase of 10 ballistic shields and accessories, not to exceed $66,000
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2026 committee meeting

Infrastructure and Technology Committee

The Infrastructure and Technology Committee will consider several resolutions regarding construction, engineering, and maintenance contracts. Items include funding for road resurfacing, water system sensors, and bridge rehabilitation.

• Galena-New York Resurfacing Project: $1,561,138.00 appropriation and $461,138.00 BLA, Inc. agreement
• Digital Water Solutions contract: $188,831 for 17 water system hydrant-based sensors
• Electric Conduit Construction change order: $99,084 for Pinney Street electrical improvements
• RW Collins Company agreement: $121,541.50 for fuel system removal at 720 N. Broadway
• H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc. contract: $302,705.00 for 211-221 Gale Street Sanitary Service Relocation Project

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and conduct a policy review of the Aurora Police Department as required by the CRB ordinance, with the board expected to provide written recommendations to the department. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period
• Review of Aurora Police Department policies (item 25-0160) to provide written recommendations

Rules, Administration, and Procedure

The Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee will consider two held ordinances: one amending Chapter 42, Section 22 on mailboxes, and another amending Chapter 2, Section 2-77 on residency requirements for department heads. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 1, 2026, public comment, and a closed session. No official City Council action occurs at this committee meeting.

• Ordinance 26-0471: amends Chapter 42, Section 22 regarding mailboxes
• Ordinance 26-0538: amends Chapter 2, Section 2-77 on residency requirements for department heads
• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2026 meeting
• Closed session scheduled

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review recommendations from its committees, including a $1.9 million contract for family shelter renovations, a $1.3 million HOME funding agreement for affordable housing, and a $370,000 reallocation for a down payment assistance program. The committee will also consider several resolutions related to employee and retiree insurance plans for 2027, as well as various budget amendments and transfers. No official action will be taken; the committee's recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council.

• Contract award to Lite Construction for $1,887,900 (plus $112,100 contingency) for family shelter renovations at Mutual Ground
• HOME funding agreement with Habitat for Humanity for $1,285,000 to develop 9 affordable housing properties at 1921 Jericho Road
• Reallocation of $370,000 in Affordable Housing Solutions funding to the Choose Aurora Down Payment Assistance Program
• Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois for employee group health insurance administration and rates for 2027
• Resolution to establish maximum number of Class D liquor licenses, related to Ballydoyle at 28 W New York St

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several budget amendments and funding reallocations. Items include affordable housing initiatives, multi-use path projects, and employee insurance agreements for 2027.

• $1,285,000 in HOME funding for Habitat Green Freedom Subdivision at 1921 Jericho Road
• $370,000 reallocation of Affordable Housing Solutions funding to down payment assistance
• $2,000,000 maximum contract for Mutual Ground family shelter renovations
• $25,000 grant for G.A.R. Museum collection digitization
• Insurance administration agreements with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana for 2027

The Finance Committee recommended approval of a contract with Lite Construction for $1,887,900, with a contingency of $112,100 not to exceed $2,000,000, for renovations to the family shelter at the Mutual Ground campus using Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity grant funds. The committee also recommended a $1,285,000 HOME funding development agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley for nine properties at 1921 Jericho Road, and advanced a $370,000 reallocation to the Choose Aurora Down Payment Assistance Program. Several 2027 employee and retiree insurance agreements and rates were recommended for approval, including a BCBSIL health insurance administration agreement that passed 3-1. All items were recommendations to the full City Council; the committee took no final action.

• Recommended approval of $1,887,900 contract with Lite Construction (contingency $112,100, not to exceed $2,000,000) for Mutual Ground family shelter renovations (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,285,000 HOME funding development agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley for nine properties at 1921 Jericho Road (4-0)
• Recommended reallocation of $370,000 in Affordable Housing Solutions funding to the Choose Aurora Down Payment Assistance Program (4-0)
• Recommended BCBSIL agreement for employee group health insurance administration and 2027 health/vision rates (3-1)
• Recommended 2027 health and dental insurance contribution rates for pre-Medicare retirees (4-0)
• Recommended 2027 C.O.B.R.A. insurance monthly rates (4-0)
• Recommended Humana agreement to administer a Medicare Advantage Plan for Medicare-eligible retirees in 2027 (4-0)
• Recommended Sun Life Insurance for life insurance services in 2027 (4-0)

Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to authorize a revised intergovernmental agreement between the City of Aurora and the Village of North Aurora. The agreement concerns Mitchell/Hart Road, Sullivan Road, Deerpath Road, and Orchard Gateway Road near the boundary line.

• Resolution 26-0545: Revised Intergovernmental Agreement regarding Mitchell/Hart, Sullivan, Deerpath, and Orchard Gateway Roads

The Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee recommended for approval a resolution authorizing a revised intergovernmental agreement between the City of Aurora and the Village of North Aurora covering Mitchell/Hart Road, Sullivan Road, Deerpath Road and Orchard Gateway Road along the boundary agreement line. The committee also accepted and filed the minutes of its August 26, 2026 meeting. Both actions carried 4-0, with Alderman-at-Large Will White absent. The meeting was called to order at 4:01 pm and adjourned at 4:08 pm.

• Recommended for approval a revised intergovernmental agreement with the Village of North Aurora on Mitchell/Hart Road, Sullivan Road, Deerpath Road and Orchard Gateway Road (4-0)
• Accepted and filed the minutes of the August 26, 2026 committee meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:08 pm (4-0)

City Council

The Aurora City Council will consider several items, including a resolution to spend up to $720,000 on furniture and equipment for new Fire Station 4 and related facilities, and a conditional use permit for a hotel at 1350 Corporate Boulevard. The agenda also includes consent items such as an engineering contract for the CSO Treatment Facility and a grant acceptance, plus several ordinances and resolutions on zoning and licensing.

• Resolution authorizing up to $720,000 for FF&E for Fire Station 4, Fire Administration HQ, and EMA
• Ordinance granting conditional use permit for a hotel at 1350 Corporate Boulevard
• Resolution approving engineering contract with Strand Associates, Inc. for $173,000 for CSO Treatment Facility design
• Ordinance annexing vacant land at 5 S. 171 Eola Road
• Resolution accepting $160,200 grant from Illinois EPA

The Aurora City Council approved a resolution authorizing up to $720,000 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for new Fire Station 4, Fire Administration Headquarters, and the Emergency Management Agency, after amending it to remove a 10% contingency; the amendment passed 7-6 with Mayor Laesch breaking a 6-6 tie. The council also approved a conditional use planned development at 818 E. New York Street (11-0, one recusal) and amended and approved an ordinance on residency requirements for Police and Fire department heads (11-1). Two items tied to 1350 Corporate Boulevard — a conditional use permit for a limited-service hotel and a preliminary subdivision plan — were tabled until September 22, 2026. The council also approved the consent agenda, the August 25, 2026 minutes, and the bill summary and large bill list.

• Approved $720,000 FF&E authorization for Fire Station 4, Fire Administration HQ, and EMA as amended to remove 10% contingency (12-0; amendment 7-6 with Mayor tie-break)
• Approved conditional use planned development and Challenge II Change Plan at 818 E. New York Street (11-0; Alderman Bañuelos recused)
• Tabled conditional use permit for limited-service hotel at 1350 Corporate Boulevard until September 22, 2026 (12-0)
• Tabled preliminary plan and plat for Lot 1 of Farnsworth Center for Business Subdivision at 1350 Corporate Boulevard until September 22, 2026 (12-0)
• Approved amended ordinance on Police and Fire department head residency requirements (11-1; Alderman Mesiacos nay)
• Approved consent agenda including $173,000 Strand Associates engineering contract, annexation at 5 S. 171 Eola Road, liquor license cap, utility facility at 10 N. Edgelawn Drive, and $160,200 IEPA grant (12-0)
• Approved amended ordinance on amusement device and poolroom definitions (12-0)
• Approved bill summary and large bill list (12-0)

Infrastructure and Technology Committee

The Infrastructure and Technology Committee will consider two contract actions: awarding a $56,942.30 contract to Semper Fi Landscaping, Inc. for the Swimming Stones Brick Paver Replacement, and authorizing a $85,000 change order to Insituform Technologies for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Contract. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment. No final City Council action occurs at this committee meeting.

• Resolution 26-0369: Award contract for Swimming Stones Brick Paver Replacement to Semper Fi Landscaping, Inc. for $56,942.30
• Resolution 26-0513: Authorize change order to Insituform Technologies for 2026 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Contract in the amount of $85,000
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2026 committee meeting

The Infrastructure and Technology Committee recommended approval of two items: a $56,942.30 contract with Semper Fi Landscaping, Inc. for Swimming Stones brick paver replacement, and a change order to the 2026 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Contract with Insituform Technologies, USA LLC for $85,000. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0). The committee also accepted the minutes from the August 24, 2026 meeting.

• Recommended approval of $56,942.30 contract to Semper Fi Landscaping, Inc. for brick paver replacement (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $85,000 change order to Insituform Technologies for sewer lining contract (5-0)
• Accepted and filed minutes from August 24, 2026 meeting

Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee

The Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee will meet to consider a resolution regarding the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Core Onsite Consumption liquor licenses. This item is related to an application from New York Aurora, LLC dba Ballydoyle at 28 W New York St.

• Resolution 26-0524: Establishing maximum number of Class D: Downtown Core Onsite Consumption liquor licenses
• Liquor license application from New York Aurora, LLC dba Ballydoyle at 28 W New York St.

The Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Core Onsite Consumption liquor licenses, related to an application from New York Aurora, LLC dba Ballydoyle at 28 W New York St. The recommendation will go to the full City Council for final action. The committee also approved the minutes from its August 25, 2026 meeting.

• Recommended approval of resolution setting max Class D downtown liquor licenses (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 25, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Rules, Administration, and Procedure

The Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee will review resolutions for advisory board appointments and an ordinance regarding residency requirements for department heads. The committee will also address a returned ordinance concerning residency requirements for Police and Fire Department heads.

• Appointment of Diane Almendarez to the Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board
• Reappointment of four members to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Advisory Board
• Ordinance amending residency requirements for department heads
• Returned ordinance regarding residency requirements for Police and Fire Department heads

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review recommendations from several subcommittees regarding zoning, finance, and public safety. Items include land annexations, conditional use permits for a hotel and utility facility, and various municipal contracts.

• Annexation of vacant land at 5 S. 171 Eola Road
• Conditional use permit for a hotel at 1350 Corporate Boulevard
• Grant award of $160,200.00 from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
• $173,000 engineering contract with Strand Associates, Inc. for CSO Treatment Facility
• $720,000 for furniture and equipment for Fire Station 4 and related facilities

The Committee of the Whole reviewed items from several subcommittees, including zoning, finance, and infrastructure. No new business was introduced during this meeting.

• Approved August 18, 2026, meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Reviewed $160,200.00 Illinois EPA grant award (Finance Committee)
• Reviewed $173,000 engineering services contract for CSO Treatment Facility (Infrastructure Committee)
• Reviewed FF&E funding not to exceed $720,000 for Fire Station 4 and related facilities (Infrastructure Committee)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee recommended for approval a resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to accept a $160,200.00 grant award under a grant agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The committee also accepted and filed the minutes from its August 13, 2026 meeting. Both actions carried on 4-0 votes, with Alderman Dan Barreiro absent. The meeting was called to order at 3:01pm and adjourned at 3:06pm.

• Recommended for approval a resolution authorizing acceptance of a $160,200.00 grant award under a grant agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (4-0)
• Accepted and filed the minutes from the August 13, 2026 Finance Committee meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:06pm (4-0)

Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee

The Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee will consider several land-use items, including annexing vacant land on Eola Road, conditional use permits for a hotel and a communication/electric utility facility, a planned development on New York Street, and a preliminary subdivision plat. The committee also will approve minutes from its August 12 meeting and take public comment. No final City Council action occurs at this committee meeting.

• Annexation of vacant land at 5 S. 171 Eola Road
• Conditional use permit for a limited-service hotel at 1350 Corporate Boulevard
• Conditional use permit for an above-ground communication/electric utility at 10 N. Edgelawn Drive
• Conditional use planned development for 818 E. New York Street
• Preliminary plan and plat for Lot 1, Farnsworth Center for Business Subdivision at 1350 Corporate Boulevard

The Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee met on August 26, 2026 and recommended five items for approval, all by unanimous votes of the members present. These included annexing vacant land at 5 S. 171 Eola Road, a conditional use permit for a limited-service hotel at 1350 Corporate Boulevard, a preliminary plan and plat for Lot 1 of Farnsworth Center for Business Subdivision at the same address, and a conditional use permit for an above-ground communication and electric utility facility at 10 N. Edgelawn Drive. Alderman Bañuelos recused himself from the item at 818 E. New York Street due to a conflict of interest and left the room; that item was recommended for approval 4-0. The committee's actions are recommendations only — the minutes state no official action of the City Council occurs at this committee meeting.

• Recommended approval of an ordinance annexing vacant land at 5 S. 171 Eola Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a limited-service hotel at 1350 Corporate Boulevard (5-0)
• Recommended approval of a preliminary plan and plat for Lot 1 of Farnsworth Center for Business Subdivision at 1350 Corporate Boulevard (5-0)
• Recommended approval of a conditional use permit for an above-ground communication and electric utility facility at 10 N. Edgelawn Drive (5-0)
• Recommended approval of a conditional use planned development and the Challenge II Change Plan Description at 818 E. New York Street (4-0); Alderman Bañuelos recused and left the room
• Accepted and filed the minutes of the August 12, 2026 committee meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:32 pm (5-0)

City Council

The Aurora City Council will hold a public hearing on the downtown Special Service Area and consider several major items, including a conditional use planned development for the Kingsley Row subdivision (185 single-family attached homes), a $1.94 million right-of-way maintenance contract, and a $99,708 playground equipment purchase. The agenda also includes routine approvals, budget amendments, and a property sale.

• Conditional use and preliminary plat for Kingsley Row, 185 homes at Ogden Ave and 75th St
• $1,939,123.42 contract to Geneva Construction for 2026 Citywide Right-of-Way Maintenance
• $99,708 playground equipment purchase for Garfield Park via Omnia contract
• $117,809 design contract to RS&H for Fox River wall repair near downtown canoe chute
• Public hearing on Special Service Area 1 - Aurora Downtown District

The Aurora City Council approved a development agreement with M/I Homes for 185 single-family attached homes at the southeast intersection of Ogden Ave and 75th Street. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for playground equipment, a wall repair design, and a right-of-way maintenance project, among other items. A public hearing was held on the proposed Special Service Area 1 (downtown district), but no formal action was taken on it. Two items were removed from the consent agenda for later consideration.

• Approved development agreement with M/I Homes for 185 attached homes at Ogden & 75th (12-0)
• Approved $1,939,123.42 contract to Geneva Construction for right-of-way maintenance (consent)
• Approved $99,708 playground equipment purchase for Garfield Park (consent)
• Approved $117,809 design contract for Fox River wall repair (consent)
• Approved Kingsley Row conditional use and preliminary plat (consent)
• Approved sale of city property at 625 (627) S. Lake St. (12-0)
• Approved Ward 4 budget amendment (11-0, 1 abstention)
• Returned police/fire residency requirement ordinance to RAP Committee

Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee

The Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee will consider a resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C: Specialty Onsite Consumption liquor licenses, related to an application from Foreign Exchange Brewing at 110 Cross St. The committee will also discuss parking and speed studies. No official City Council action occurs at this committee meeting.

• Resolution 26-0485: set max number of Class C specialty onsite consumption liquor licenses (related to JH Foreign Exchange, Inc. dba Foreign Exchange Brewing, 110 Cross St., Ward 4)
• Discussion 26-0511: parking and speed studies
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2026 meeting

The Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee recommended approval of a resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C: Specialty Onsite Consumption liquor licenses, related to an application from JH Foreign Exchange, Inc. dba Foreign Exchange Brewing at 110 Cross St. The committee also discussed parking and speed studies, which were filed as information only. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of resolution 26-0485 establishing max Class C liquor licenses (5-0)
• Discussed and filed parking and speed studies (information only)

Infrastructure and Technology Committee

The Infrastructure and Technology Committee will consider two resolutions: one authorizing a $173,000 engineering services contract with Strand Associates, Inc. for HVAC and building modifications at the CSO Treatment Facility, and another authorizing up to $720,000 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for new Fire Station 4, Fire Administration Headquarters, and the Emergency Management Agency. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 8, 2026 meeting and hear public comment. No official City Council action occurs at this committee meeting.

• Resolution 26-0377: $173,000 contract with Strand Associates, Inc. for HVAC and building design at CSO Treatment Facility
• Resolution 26-0403: Up to $720,000 for FF&E for Fire Station 4, Fire Administration Headquarters, and Emergency Management Agency
• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2026 committee meeting
• Public comment period

The Infrastructure and Technology Committee recommended approval of a $173,000 engineering services contract with Strand Associates, Inc. for HVAC and building modifications at the CSO Treatment Facility. It also recommended approval of up to $720,000 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for new Fire Station 4, Fire Administration Headquarters, and the Emergency Management Agency. Both recommendations passed unanimously (5-0). The committee approved the minutes from the August 8, 2026 meeting and adjourned at 4:29 p.m.

• Recommended approval of $173,000 engineering contract with Strand Associates for CSO facility HVAC design (5-0)
• Recommended approval of up to $720,000 for FF&E for Fire Station 4, Fire Admin HQ, and EMA (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 8, 2026 committee meeting (5-0)

Civilian Review Board

Committee of the Whole

The Aurora Committee of the Whole will review recommendations from four committees, including a major housing development, several contracts, and zoning code changes. The most significant item is a development agreement with M/I Homes of Chicago to build 185 single-family attached homes at the southeast intersection of Ogden Ave and 75th Street, along with related zoning and subdivision approvals. The committee will also consider contracts for playground equipment, a river wall design, and citywide road maintenance, plus several ordinance amendments.

• Development agreement with M/I Homes of Chicago for 185 single-family attached homes at Ogden Ave and 75th Street
• Conditional use planned development and preliminary plat for Kingsley Row Subdivision east of Ogden Ave and 75th Street
• $1,939,123.42 contract to Geneva Construction Company for 2026 Citywide Right-of-Way Maintenance Project
• $117,809 agreement with RS&H, Inc. to design repair of wall between Fox River and city's canoe chute
• $99,708 purchase of playground equipment for Garfield Park via Omnia Cooperative Contract with Play Illinois, LLC

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and placed on the consent agenda several items, including the Kingsley Row planned development, a development agreement with M/I Homes for 185 single-family attached homes, and a $1.94M right-of-way maintenance contract. Two items were placed on unfinished business: a Ward 4 budget amendment and a police/fire department head residency requirement change. No final votes were taken; all items require full City Council approval.

• Kingsley Row conditional use planned development placed on consent agenda
• Kingsley Row preliminary plan and plat placed on consent agenda
• $1,939,123.42 right-of-way maintenance contract with Geneva Construction placed on consent agenda
• $99,708 playground equipment purchase for Garfield Park placed on consent agenda
• $117,809 Fox River wall design contract with RS&H placed on consent agenda
• Ward 4 budget amendment placed on unfinished business
• Police/Fire department head residency requirement change placed on unfinished business
• Shanita Anderson appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission placed on consent agenda

Rules, Administration, and Procedure

The Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 3, 2026, and consider two ordinances. One ordinance would amend Chapter 42, Section 22 regarding mailboxes, and another would amend Chapter 8 definitions for amusement devices and poolrooms. The meeting is procedural, with no official City Council action occurring.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 42, Section 22 regarding mailboxes
• Ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article 8-IV definitions for amusement device and poolrooms
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2026 meeting
• Public comment requires physical presence and prior registration

The Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee recommended approval of an ordinance amending the definition of amusement device and poolrooms, with an amendment capping pool tables at 10 per establishment and allowing case-by-case exceptions. A separate ordinance regarding mailboxes was held. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Recommended approval of amusement device/poolroom ordinance as amended (5-0)
• Amendment sets maximum of 10 pool tables, with case-by-case review for more
• Held ordinance amending Chapter 42 on mailboxes (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 3, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Aurora Finance Committee will consider three items: an ordinance amending the Ward 4 budget for FY 2026, a resolution authorizing an agreement with GoGo Technologies for transportation coordination for the C.A.R.S. program, and a resolution approving revised rules for the city's deferred compensation plans. The committee will also approve minutes from its July 30 meeting and take public comment. No official City Council action occurs at this committee meeting.

• Ordinance 26-0418 amending Ward 4 Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
• Resolution 26-0438 authorizing agreement with GoGo Technologies, Inc. for C.A.R.S. transportation coordination
• Resolution 26-0486 approving revised deferred compensation plan administration rules
• Approval of minutes from July 30, 2026 Finance Committee meeting

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Ward 4 budget for FY 2026, a resolution authorizing a contract with GoGo Technologies for transportation coordination services, and a resolution approving revised rules for the city's deferred compensation plans. All votes were 5-0. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 30, 2026 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Ward 4 budget amendment for FY 2026 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of GoGo Technologies transportation coordination contract (5-0)
• Recommended approval of revised deferred compensation plan rules (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 30, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee

The Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee will consider a development agreement with M/I Homes of Chicago for 185 single-family attached homes at the southeast intersection of Ogden Ave and 75th Street. They will also review an ordinance amending zoning definitions and regulations (information only) and hold items related to the Kingsley Row planned development and subdivision. The meeting includes public comment and a closed session.

• Development agreement with M/I Homes of Chicago for 185 single-family attached homes at southeast intersection of Ogden Ave and 75th St
• Ordinance amending Chapter 49 (definitions, residential district regulations, use categories) - information only
• Held: Conditional use planned development for Kingsley Row, east of Ogden Ave and 75th St, with R-4A and OS-1 zoning
• Held: Preliminary plan and plat for Kingsley Row Subdivision on vacant land east of Ogden Ave and 75th St

The Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee recommended approval of three items tied to M/I Homes of Chicago's Kingsley Row development — a development agreement, a conditional use planned development with rezoning, and a preliminary plan and plat — for 185 single-family attached homes at the southeast intersection of Ogden Ave and 75th Street. Each recommendation carried 4-0. A separate ordinance amending Chapter 49 definitions and residential district regulations was discussed as information only and held. The committee also accepted and filed the minutes of its July 29, 2026 meeting and adjourned at 4:41 pm.

• Recommended approval of a development agreement with M/I Homes of Chicago for 185 single-family attached homes at Ogden Ave and 75th Street (4-0)
• Recommended approval of a conditional use planned development and rezoning to R-4A Two-Family Dwelling and OS-1 Conservation, Open Space, and Drainage for the Kingsley Row property (4-0)
• Recommended approval of a preliminary plan and plat for Kingsley Row Subdivision on vacant land east of Ogden Avenue and 75th Street (4-0)
• Held an ordinance amending Chapter 49 definitions, residential district regulations, and Table One: Use Categories; discussed as information only
• Accepted and filed the minutes of the July 29, 2026 committee meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:41 pm (4-0)

City Council

The Aurora City Council will consider accepting the 2025 Annual Financial Reports and the 2026 Mid-Year Review, along with several consent agenda items including construction contracts, a liquor license cap, and a conditional use permit. The meeting also includes public comment, a mayoral appointment, and a closed session.

• Acceptance of 2025 Annual Financial Reports and 2026 Mid-Year Review
• Contract to Artlip and Sons for $297,430 to replace rooftop units at Police HQ
• Award of $1,527,260 to H. Linden Sons for E Benton St sewer separation
• Rezone 134 S. Glenwood Place from R-1 to P Park and Recreational District
• Conditional use permit for educational services at 2001 Heather Drive

The City Council approved several infrastructure and maintenance contracts, including sewer separation and rooftop unit replacements for the police headquarters. Council members also appointed six individuals to the Aurora Veteran's Advisory Council and approved a new lease for The Riverfront Playhouse. Additionally, the council accepted two grants for the Aurora Animal Care & Control division.

• Appointed six members to the Aurora Veteran's Advisory Council (11-0)
• Approved $1.5M E Benton St sewer separation project
• Approved $297,430 police headquarters rooftop unit replacement
• Approved $185,443 pavement marking maintenance contract
• Approved $108,700 masonry restoration for The Venue
• Approved $245,363 engineering services for water production
• Accepted $20,000 in total grants for animal control
• Approved outdoor dining license for 25 W New York Street (11-0)

Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee

This meeting of the Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee has been cancelled. The agenda serves only as notice that a quorum of the City Council may attend, but no official action will occur.

• Meeting cancelled
• Notice of possible quorum attendance

Infrastructure and Technology Committee

The Infrastructure and Technology Committee will consider three resolutions: a $1.9 million contract for the 2026 Citywide Right-of-Way Maintenance Project, a $117,809 design contract for a Fox River wall repair near the canoe chute, and a $99,708 playground equipment purchase for Garfield Park. The committee also will approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• $1,939,123.42 contract to Geneva Construction Company for 2026 Citywide Right-of-Way Maintenance Project
• $117,809 agreement with RS&H, Inc. to design repair of Fox River wall near downtown canoe chute
• $99,708 playground equipment purchase for Garfield Park via Omnia cooperative contract with Play Illinois, LLC

The Infrastructure and Technology Committee recommended approval of three resolutions: a $99,708 playground equipment purchase for Garfield Park, a $117,809 design contract for a Fox River wall repair, and a $1,939,123.42 contract for the 2026 Citywide Right-of-Way Maintenance Project. All recommendations passed 4-0 and will go to the full City Council.

• Recommended approval of $99,708 playground equipment purchase for Garfield Park (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $117,809 design contract for Fox River wall repair (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,939,123.42 contract for 2026 Citywide Right-of-Way Maintenance (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meets to discuss and vote on various proposals, including zoning changes, budget allocations, and contract approvals. The committee will review recommendations from other committees, such as the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee and the Finance Committee. The meeting will also include public comment and reports from city staff.

• Rezoning of 134 S. Glenwood Place from R-1 to P Park and Recreational District
• Conditional Use Permit for Educational services at 2001 Heather Drive
• Contract with HR Green, Inc. for $62,000 for Montgomery Road and Hill Avenue Intersection Improvements
• License Agreement for Outdoor Dining Area at 25 W New York Street
• Grant acceptance of $10,000 for Pack Walk Pilot Program at Aurora Animal Care & Control

The Committee of the Whole reviewed reports from several committees and placed numerous items on the consent agenda for the next City Council meeting. These include a conditional use permit for educational services at 2001 Heather Drive, a rezoning and parking lot expansion at 134 S. Glenwood Place, a lease with The Riverfront Playhouse, and multiple contracts for construction and engineering services. The committee also finalized a resolution approving a Final Plan Revision for 1433 Prairie Street. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations to the City Council.

• Approved minutes of the July 21, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting.
• Placed on consent agenda: Conditional Use Permit for educational services at 2001 Heather Drive.
• Placed on consent agenda: Rezoning of 134 S. Glenwood Place from R-1 to P District.
• Placed on consent agenda: Conditional Use Permit for parking lot expansion at Freeman Elementary School.
• Finalized (appealable) Resolution approving Final Plan Revision for 1433 Prairie Street.
• Placed on consent agenda: Lease with The Riverfront Playhouse for 13 S. Water Street.
• Placed on consent agenda: Multiple resolutions for contracts, grants, and appointments.
• Placed on consent agenda: Two workers' compensation settlement motions.

Rules, Administration, and Procedure

Aurora’s Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee meets to consider ordinances amending definitions for amusement devices and poolrooms, residency requirements for department heads, and residential district regulations. The committee will also vote on appointing a new Planning and Zoning Commission member and a storm damage grant program for Ward 4.

• Amend amusement device and poolroom definitions in Chapter 8
• Update residency requirements for department heads in Chapter 2
• Modify residential district regulations in Chapter 49
• Appoint Shanita Anderson to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Create Ward 4 storm damage grant program up to $1,500 per project

The Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee recommended approval of an ordinance amending residency requirements for department heads, and recommended approval of zoning ordinance amendments. It also approved a Ward 4 storm damage grant program and recommended Shanita Anderson's appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The amusement device ordinance was held. All votes were 4-0.

• Recommended approval of ordinance amending residency requirements for department heads (4-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning ordinance amendments to Chapter 49 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of appointment of Shanita Anderson to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Approved Ward 4 Residential and Business Storm Damage Grant Program with $1,500 max reimbursement (4-0)
• Held ordinance on amusement device and poolroom definitions (4-0)