Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora holds a ceremonial check for $12,154.39 at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, which was collected through one of many Aurora Strong fundraisers for the families of the tragic shooting February 15 at the Henry Pratt warehouse in Aurora. Representatives from Sons of AmVets Post 103, 2 Low Flo Car Club, and Distinct Visual Solutions are honored by Irvin. As of Tuesday, $420,000 had been raised from many fundraising efforts throughout the City and nationwide.
Donations will be accepted through March. Another recent fundraiser was the Bowling for Aurora Strong at Parkside Lanes in Aurora. The Sather Foundation created the event with more than 300 participants who raised more than $20,000.
Reverend Peter Spiro the head pastor of Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora is honored for 17 years of serving the community.
•Reverend Peter Spiro, right, the head pastor of Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora is honored for 17 years of serving the community. The Church has served the community for 54 years. March 25 was the 198th anniversary of Greek Independence Day. He received The Mayor’s Award of Service. Reverend Spiro expressed appreciation to Hesed House which was instrumental in helping an individual obtain his own apartment.
• Unanimously approved was a resolution authorizing revisions of a Real Estate Purchase and Development Agreement with Mora Asian Fusion Bolingbrook, LLC to facilitate the redevelopment of property at 43 E. Galena Boulevard, commonly known as the “Vargas Building (formerly Culture Stock).” Mora learned that its investors were troubled by language in the agreement that gave the city government broad discretion to reacquire the property at fair market value if it chooses.
The following agenda items were approved:
A Resolution Approving the City of Aurora 4th Program Year (2018) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs
A resolution authorizing the Mayor to act on behalf of the City when the governing documents of a condo or homeowner’s association require the City’s consent as a prerequisite to the Association’s adoption or recording of any amendments to such governing documents.
A resolution accepting the dedication of a City watermain easement at 1155-1167 North Farnsworth Avenue.
A resolution authorizing the director of purchasing to execute the engineering services agreement in the amount of $52,801.28 with HR Green, Inc. for the Paramount Riverwalk Promenade Project Phase II engineering.
A resolution ratifying payment to Point B Communications for public relations, marketing, branding and communications services for services rendered in 2018.
A resolution to award the rental of crowd control barricades for parades to United Rent-A-Fence, Addison.
A resolution requesting approval for the Innovation and Core Services Department to submit a grant application to the Kane County Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund, seeking $35,709 for laptop computers and other technology for the soon-to-open Thrive Collaborative Center.
A resolution authorizing the director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Geneva Construction Co., P.O. Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507-0998 in the amount of $676,625.00 for the 2019 Citywide Pavement Patching for Water and Sewer Maintenance.
A resolution authorizing the purchase of video surveillance camera related hardware, software and professional installation services for the Aldermen’s Offices under a National IPA purchasing contract in the amount of $29,825 with CDW-G Corporation of Vernon Hills.
A resolution the acceptance of bid pricing from contractors for the mowing landscape maintenance for several City departments (Bid 19-01) for a two-year contract with a one year optional extension.
An ordinance approving the City of Aurora Downtown Tax Increment Financing District 9 (Stolp Avenue – Downtown Area) redevelopment project area, redevelopment plan and project.
A resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) additional and nine (9) replacement vehicles for the City of Aurora fleet.
A resolution authorizing the director of Purchasing to enter into agreements with Crescent Electric Supply, 517 S River Street, Aurora, IL and SolarMax LED, Inc., 3080 12th St, Riverside, CA 92507 in the amounts of $173,582.00 and $66,850.74, respectively, for the purchase of LED Street Lights.
An ordinance proposing the establishment of a Special Service Area Number #197, Aurora University 2nd Resubdivision, (347 S. Gladstone Avenue) Aurora, Illinois, Kane County and providing for a public hearing and other procedures in connection therewith.
An ordinance proposing the establishment of a Special Service Area Number #198, Butterfield Phase II, Unit 4B, Lots 19, 401, 403, (Vacant Lots: 2350 Frieder Lane) Aurora, Illinois, DuPage County and providing for a public hearing and other procedures in connection therewith.
An ordinance designating the City of Aurora Downtown Tax Increment Financing District 9 (Stolp Avenue – Downtown Area) redevelolpment project area.
An ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora Downtown Tax Increment Financing District 9 (Stolp Avenue – Downtown Area).
A resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Nick & Mike Fresh Market, LLC DBA El Palenque at 363 N. Farnsworth, Aurora).
A resolution to approve Security Reduction No. 1 for Orchard 88 Industrial – PH II.
A resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Aurora University – Dining Hall.
A resolution to approve Security Reduction No. 1 for Orchard 88 Industrial – Road Improvements.
A resolution to award a contract to WBK Engineering, LLC in the amount of $42,080.00 for the LOMR for Fox River Floodway project.
An ordinance amending Articles VII (Criminal Nuisance Abatement) and VIII (Noise Abatement) of Chapter 29 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances.
An ordinance an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Aurora Entitled “Aldermen”.
A resolution appointing Dr. Jamal Scott and Patrick Ruffolo as at-large representatives, reappointing Joe Henning, Christine Goerlich Weber and Peter Aguilar as at-large representatives and Bill Donnell as municipal representative to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (AACVB).
