Streaming LIVE: Aurora Committee of the Whole | 07-21-2026

The City of Aurora Committee of the Whole meeting held on July 21, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The Finance Committee reviewed and approved multiple resolutions, including the sale of surplus property via JJ Kane Auctioneers, a $97,500 contract with Raftelus Financial Consultants for strategic planning services, and the use of $226,950 in Festival of Lights donation funds for youth program grants. The city also accepted a $50,000 youth climate action grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to support youth-led sustainability projects. Procurement actions included a three-year, $301,078.90 agreement with a Southfield, Michigan vendor for a dispatch recording system, a $292,027.05 purchase order to Blink Network LLC for installation of nine dual port electric vehicle chargers funded by a U.S. Department of Energy grant, and a $2.4 million contract with L3 Harris for public safety radio equipment and networking infrastructure. Additionally, a $61,713.75 contract was awarded to Antoni Roofing for a roofing membrane replacement project. The meeting also authorized a contract with the Aurora Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Authority for production of the 2026 Fiestas Patrias celebration, detailing labor costs and revenue management. Several appointments to youth and convention visitor bureaus were approved. The meeting concluded with community updates and infrastructure project highlights, including road resurfacing and plans for safety improvements at key roadways.