Streaming LIVE: Aurora Special Finance Committee Meeting | 11-10-2026

The City of Aurora, Illinois, Special Finance Committee reviewed the proposed 2027 fire and police budgets on November 10, 2026 (agenda item 26-0668). Fire Department proposals included retaining an additional reserve engine, replacing the generator at Station 12, replacing gas-monitoring equipment nearing end of life, reinstating an EMS battalion-chief position, increasing overtime, and adopting a lower-cost emergency operations center platform. The department also reported that it is selecting a vendor through an RFP for medical and fire recovery billing because its current billing contract is expiring; the proposed service would not charge residents, and an ordinance update would be brought to the committee. No budget or contract award was approved during the meeting.

Police budget discussion covered overtime for targeted enforcement, the ongoing rollout and testing of acquired radios, and a drone-as-first-responder pilot funded by Kane County in partnership with Aurora. The committee also discussed existing software and contracted copy-machine services. The police and fire chiefs were asked to provide a list of decision packages that were not included in the proposed budget. The only motion recorded was to adjourn.