Streaming LIVE: Aurora Committee of the Whole | 09-01-2026

The City of Aurora Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 1, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key procurement items included a resolution authorizing a $173,000 contract with Strand Associates Inc. for HVAC and building modifications at the city CSO training facility, and a $720,000 allocation for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the new Fire Station 4, Fire Administration Headquarters, and Emergency Management Agency. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved a $160,200 grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for energy efficiency upgrades in the water production division. The meeting also covered the proposed expansion of the Aurora Downtown Special Service Area (SSA) with details on budget allocations and vendor agreements for marketing, beautification, and infrastructure improvements. A presentation on the Aurora Community Solar Fields project highlighted economic benefits, subscription details, and outreach plans for residents. Several zoning and development items were discussed, including conditional use permits for a new hotel and a MetroNet utility facility. The meeting concluded with aldermanic reports on community engagement and infrastructure projects. Motions to move certain agenda items to consent or unfinished business were passed, and the meeting adjourned into closed session for personnel and legal matters.