Streaming LIVE: Aurora Infrastructure and Technology Committee Meeting | 09-21-2026

The City of Aurora Infrastructure and Technology Committee met on September 21, 2026, to discuss several procurement and contracting matters related to infrastructure and technology projects. Key agenda items included approval of a $1.56 million appropriation and a $461,138 engineering services contract with BLA, Inc. for the Galena and New York Street resurfacing project, and authorization of a $188,831 contract with Digital Water Solutions for purchase and training of 17 advanced water system sensors to monitor critical water mains. The committee also approved a $99,084 change order for electrical improvements along Pine Street, addressing delays and cost escalations due to material lead times and ADA compliance requirements. Additionally, a $1.2 million contract was awarded to RW Collins Company for removal and disposal of underground fuel storage tanks at the central garage facility, and a $302,705 contract was awarded to H. Linden and Sons for sanitary sewer relocation on Gale Street. A $328,620 contract was awarded to Loring Construction for bridge rehabilitation work. The committee also discussed the termination of the master service agreement with OnLight Aurora, a nonprofit managing the city’s fiber network, to allow the city to review and potentially renegotiate contracts and assume control of fiber assets. The termination process includes a 180-day notice period, with ongoing efforts to ensure continuity of internet services and evaluate future operational models. The committee passed motions approving all contracts and resolutions, with the OnLight Aurora termination resolution moving forward without recommendation due to its complexity and financial implications.