Aurora, IL

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding a special budget meeting. The committee will review the proposed 2027 City Budget for Communications and Marketing, Community Services, and Law.

• Review of Proposed 2027 City Budget: Communications and Marketing, Community Services, and Law

City Council

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding a special budget meeting to discuss the 2027 budget. The session includes an overview discussion and a review of proposed budgets for Finance, Clerk, Human Resources, and Law.

• Overview discussion of 2027 Budget (Item 26-0663)
• Review of proposed 2027 budgets for Finance, Clerk, Human Resources, and Law (Item 26-0664)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss recommendations from various city committees regarding land use, public works, and municipal spending. Key items include lead service line loan agreements and several liquor license adjustments.

• Loan agreements for Lead Service Line Replacement Projects (Contracts 4 and 5) with 55% principal forgiveness
• Change Order #1 with Geneva Construction Co. for $401,785.00 for water tower driveway and resurfacing
• Purchase price increase of $126,453 for a new Aurora Fire Department Ladder Truck
• Purchase of an electric articulating boom lift for the Water Production Division for $112,000
• Zoning and plat revisions for 1680 Montgomery Road and the intersection of Sullivan Road and Orchard Road

Rules, Administration, and Procedure

The Rules, Administration, and Procedure committee will discuss appointments to the Aurora Housing Authority and Aging-in-Community Advisory boards. The body will also review proposed changes to city ordinances regarding residency requirements, pigeon keeping, and meeting participation.

• Appointments of Viridiana Bordes, Ronee Farris Patton, and Frances Lore Baker to the Aurora Housing Authority Board
• Appointments of Ina Allen and Jesse Laseman and reappointment of Shirley Payne to the Aging-in-Community Advisory Board
• Proposed ordinance amending residency requirements for department heads
• Proposed ordinance regulating the keeping of carrier, racing, hobby, and show pigeons
• Proposed ordinance regarding attendance and remote participation at meetings

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a severance plan for a reduction in force. The body will also consider an agreement for an outdoor dining patio at 1 W. Benton Street.

• Ordinance 26-0685: Reduction in Force Severance Plan
• Resolution 26-0656: Right of Entry and License Agreement for outdoor dining patio at 1 W. Benton Street with Swimming Stones LLC and Mora Ventures LLC

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board will meet to provide written recommendations on Aurora Police Department policies. The board will also receive an update on upcoming cases.

• Review of Aurora Police Department policies (Item 25-0160)
• Update on upcoming cases (Item 26-0674)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider loan agreements for lead service line replacement and a labor agreement with AFSCME. The body is also reviewing funding amendments for a Broadway redevelopment project and a water tower driveway.

• Loan agreements for Lead Service Line Replacement Project Contracts 4 and 5
• Increase of $126,453 for a new Aurora Fire Department Ladder Truck
• Labor Agreement with AFSCME Local 3298, Council 31 (2025-2026)
• $401,785 change order with Geneva Construction Co. for Church Rd Water Tower and resurfacing
• Funding timeline amendment for 7 South Broadway redevelopment

Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee

The Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee will discuss revisions to subdivision plans and redevelopment agreements. The body is considering roadway construction finance agreements and a license for an outdoor dining patio.

• Roadway Construction and Finance Agreement for N. Orchard Road, Sullivan Road, and Sequoia Drive
• Revision to the Preliminary Plan and Plat for Toyota Subdivision at Sullivan Road and Orchard Road
• Amendment to the redevelopment agreement for 7 South Broadway with 7 South LLC
• Right of Entry and License Agreement for an outdoor dining patio at 1 W. Benton Street
• Amendment to the Waterford Plan Description and Preliminary Plan for 1680 Montgomery Road

Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee

The Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee will discuss resolutions regarding the maximum number of various liquor license classes. The committee will also review a request to increase the purchase price of a new ladder truck for the Aurora Fire Department.

• Resolution to maintain Class A Package Sales liquor license limits (related to 823 Aurora Ave.)
• Resolution to establish Class C Specialty On-Site Consumption liquor license limits (related to 55 S Lake St.)
• Resolution to establish Class B Onsite Consumption liquor license limits (related to Koziol's Midwest Tavern)
• Proposed $126,453 increase for a new Aurora Fire Department Ladder Truck

City Council

The City Council will vote on various infrastructure contracts, including road resurfacing and bridge rehabilitation. The body is also discussing the termination of a service agreement with Onlight Aurora and the establishment of downtown liquor license limits.

• Appropriation of $1,561,138.00 for the Galena-New York Resurfacing Project
• Contract of $693,750.00 with Salt Xchange Inc. for 2027 salt purchases
• Contract of $328,620.00 to Lorig Construction Company for the 2026 Bridge Rehabilitation Program
• Contract of $302,705.00 to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc. for the 211-221 Gale Street Sanitary Service Relocation Project
• Resolution establishing maximum Class D: Downtown Core Onsite Consumption liquor licenses

Infrastructure and Technology Committee

The Infrastructure and Technology Committee will discuss resolutions regarding water production equipment and engineering services. The body is also reviewing fiber optic utility licenses and a dark fiber lease.

• Purchase of an electric articulating boom lift for $112,000
• Engineering services from Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for lime residual dewatering lagoons
• Master License Agreements for vendors installing fiber optic utilities
• One-year lease with Crosstown Fiber IL LLC for 51.38 strand-miles of dark fiber

Committee of the Whole

The Aurora Committee of the Whole meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to review items forwarded by its committees, most of which were recommended for approval 5-0. The agenda includes a $693,750 salt purchase contract with up to $1,399,600 in MFT funds, a $1,561,138 Galena-New York Resurfacing Project, and several other contracts and resolutions. The committee may also discuss a settlement in Moriah Fischer, et al. v. City of Aurora et al and a $350,000 brownfields cleanup grant. The agenda states no official City Council action will occur at this committee meeting.

• Salt Xchange Inc. contract for $693,750.00, with MFT appropriation up to $1,399,600.00 for 2027 salt purchases
• Galena-New York Resurfacing Project: $461,138.00 BLA, Inc. engineering agreement and $1,561,138.00 appropriation
• 211-221 Gale Street Sanitary Service Relocation Project awarded to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc. for $302,705.00
• RW Collins Company contract for $121,541.50 to remove three underground fuel storage tanks at 720 N. Broadway
• Settlement agreement authorization in Moriah Fischer, et al. v. City of Aurora et al, case number 2023 LA 000553

Rules, Administration, and Procedure

The Aurora City Council's Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM at City Hall, 44 E. Downer Place. The agenda includes ordinances on keeping pigeons, meeting attendance and remote participation, and mailboxes, plus resolutions on appointments to the Aurora Education Commission and Aurora Youth Council. A resolution would approve terminating the Aurora Solar and EV Charging Rebate Program. Two items — the mailbox ordinance and residency requirements for department heads — are listed as held. The agenda notes no official City Council action will occur at this committee meeting.

• Resolution 26-0632: approving termination of the Aurora Solar and EV Charging Rebate Program
• Ordinance 26-0624: amending Chapter 9, Sections 9.1 and 9.6 on keeping carrier, racing, hobby, and show pigeons
• Ordinance 26-0625: amending Chapter 2, Section 2-80 on attendance and remote participation at meetings
• Resolution 26-0597: reappointing 12 members and appointing Dr. Brenda Barnwell, Tamara McClain, and Dr. John Price to the Aurora Education Commission
• Held items: Ordinance 26-0471 on mailboxes (Chapter 42, Section 22) and Ordinance 26-0538 on residency requirements for department heads (Chapter 2, Section 2-77)

The committee approved ending the Aurora Solar and EV Charging Rebate Program. Several appointments to the Education Commission and Youth Council were recommended for approval, while ordinances regarding pigeons, meeting participation, and department head residency were held.

• Approved termination of Aurora Solar and EV Charging Rebate Program (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended approval of 12 reappointments and 3 appointments to Aurora Education Commission (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Haylee Schramka to Aurora Youth Council (5-0)
• Recommended approval of mailbox ordinance amendment increasing reimbursement cap to $175 (5-0)
• Held ordinance regulating keeping of carrier, racing, hobby, and show pigeons (5-0)
• Held ordinance regarding meeting attendance and remote participation (5-0)
• Held ordinance concerning residency requirements for department heads (5-0)

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)

The Aurora Finance Committee recommended approval of a $693,750 contract with Salt Xchange Inc. for 2027 salt purchases and a funding agreement with the Aurora Historical Society to support the Northgate Sign restoration. The committee also discussed and filed the Summer 2026 Historic Preservation Grants and the 2026 Mid-Year Review.

• Recommended approval of Northgate Sign funding agreement with Aurora Historical Society (5-2)
• Recommended approval of $693,750 contract with Salt Xchange Inc. for 2027 salt purchases (5-2)
• Accepted and filed minutes from September 10, 2026 meeting (5-2)
• Discussed and filed Summer 2026 Historic Preservation Grants resolution
• Discussed and filed 2026 Mid-Year Review

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

The Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee recommended approval for the Summer 2026 Historic Preservation Grants. Two items regarding the Waterford Planned Development District at 1680 Montgomery Road were held for further consideration.

• Approved minutes from September 9, 2026 (5-0)
• Held ordinance for Waterford Planned Development amendment (5-0)
• Held resolution for LouJake Waterford Center subdivision plat (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Summer 2026 Historic Preservation Grants (5-0)

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

The City Council approved $1.285 million in HOME funding for the Habitat Green Freedom Subdivision and authorized a conditional use permit for a hotel at 1350 Corporate Boulevard. Council members also approved various infrastructure contracts, health insurance agreements, and a termination agreement with Marathon Health, LLC. One item regarding Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb was tabled until October 13, 2026.

• Approved $1.285M in HOME funding for Habitat for Humanity (12-0)
• Approved hotel conditional use permit at 1350 Corporate Boulevard (12-0)
• Approved $1.887M contract for Mutual Ground shelter renovations (12-0)
• Approved $56,942 contract for Swimming Stones brick paver replacement (12-0)
• Approved termination agreement with Marathon Health, LLC (12-0)
• Tabled Lincoln Prairie by Del Webb Phase 3 reduction request (12-0)
• Approved $370,000 reallocation for down payment assistance (11-1)

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

The Public Health, Safety, and Transportation Committee approved the purchase of 10 ballistic shields and accessories for the Aurora Police Department. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 8, 2026, meeting.

• Approved $66,000 purchase of ballistic shields from MES Life Safety (5-0)
• Approved September 8, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)

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

The Infrastructure and Technology Committee recommended approval for six resolutions involving road resurfacing, water sensors, and bridge rehabilitation. One item regarding the termination of an agreement with Onlight Aurora was forwarded to the Committee of the Whole without a recommendation.

• Recommended approval of $1,561,138.00 for Galena-New York Resurfacing Project (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $188,831 contract with Digital Water Solutions for water sensors (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $99,084 change order for Pinney Street electrical improvements (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $121,541.50 agreement with RW Collins Company for fuel tank removal at 720 N. Broadway (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $302,705.00 contract for 211-221 Gale Street Sanitary Service Relocation (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $328,620.00 contract with Lorig Construction Company for 2026 Bridge Rehabilitation Program (5-0)
• Forwarded termination of Onlight Aurora Master Service Agreement to Committee of the Whole with no recommendation (4-0, 1 abstain)

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

The Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee met to discuss proposed amendments to city ordinances regarding mailboxes and department head residency requirements. Both items were held for further consideration. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 1, 2026, meeting.

• Approved September 1, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Held ordinance regarding mailbox regulations (5-0)
• Held ordinance regarding department head residency requirements (5-0)

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

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the September 1, 2026 meeting. No official City Council actions occurred during this meeting, as various resolutions and ordinances were placed on the consent agenda or moved to unfinished business for future consideration.

• Approved minutes of the September 1, 2026 meeting (voice vote)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)