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Infrastructure & Technology Committee — March 9, 2026

The meeting was a standard operational session focused on infrastructure maintenance and vendor approvals with no public testimony or recorded dissent.

Date Monday, March 9, 2026 Duration 0.2h Speakers 6 Decisions 4 Routine

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At the March 9 Infrastructure & Technology Committee meeting, Aurora officials approved several major spending items focused on public safety and utility infrastructure.

One key decision involves our public safety communications. The committee approved a $284,189 extension for the OpenSky system maintenance. This move provides a bridge for the city while it undergoes a transition to a new L3 Harris P25 standard system. Officials noted that if the new system is completed ahead of schedule, the city may be eligible for a refund on these extension costs.

In Ward 1, the committee prioritized a critical water main replacement on Starr Avenue. The project, awarded to Girardi Water and Sewer Company for $467,106, targets a section of pipe with a history of frequent breaks. Importantly, this project will also replace approximately 16 lead water services, addressing a significant health and safety concern for residents in that area.

Additionally, the city approved a $1,058,200 contract with Schroeder for citywide asphalt services. This contract covers essential maintenance, including sidewalk trip hazard repairs and pavement patching following water and sewer work. The city aims to complete the first batch of these repairs following the winter period, with a target deadline of Memorial Day.

Mar 9, 2026 0.2h long 6 speakers 4 decisions Routine
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“Should we actually complete the other system sooner than June 20th, then we would actually get a refund for the amount that we are asking for this to be extended to.”

— Thomas Collier · Explaining the financial contingency of the OpenSky system extension due to the transition to the P25 system. ▶ 02:04

“We rank the water mains based on the number of breaks per mile, how many services are on it, if there are any critical facilities that are served... [and] if the road's in rough shape.”

— Kurt Muth · Explaining the criteria used by Public Works to prioritize water main replacements. ▶ 09:02
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Public ⁠impact

Issues from this meeting with documented community impact.
What was discussed

Transition to a new L3 Harris P25 standard system with a $284,189 maintenance extension

What was discussed

Replacement of aging mains and approximately 16 lead water services via a $467,106 project

Topics ⁠discussed

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Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

Discussion regarding a resolution to extend the maintenance agreement for the OpenSky public safety system through June 30, 2026, while the city transitions to a new L3 Harris P25 standard system.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

A presentation on the annual contract for asphalt services, including pavement patching for water/sewer maintenance, driveway apron replacements, and addressing sidewalk trip hazards.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

A proposal to replace an aging water main in Ward 1 that has a history of frequent breaks and contains approximately 16 lead water services.

Controversy & ⁠dissent

Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.

Public ⁠comment

What residents said — verbatim, with timestamps.
No public comments were identified in this meeting.

Decisions ⁠logged

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Approval of Proval de Minas 26-0136 from February 23.
Motion by Alderman Bate, second by Alderman Larson.
Passed 3-0
Resolution 26-0091: Authorize the Director of Purchasing to purchase services for Amendment 5 of the system maintenance agreement with L3 Harris for $284,189.
Motion by Alderman Bate, second by Alderman Larson.
Passed 3-0
Resolution 26-0137: Authorize the Director of Purchasing to enter an agreement with Schroeder for asphalt services in the amount of $1,058,200.
Motion by Alderman Bate, second by Alderman Larson.
Passed 3-0
Resolution 26-0138: Award the Starr Avenue Water Main Replacement Project to Girardi Water and Sewer Company for $467,106.
Motion by Alderman Bate, second by Alderman Larson.
Passed 3-0

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Public safety infrastructure spending
At the March 9 Infrastructure & Technology Committee meeting, Aurora approved $284,189 to extend maintenance for the OpenSky public safety system. This extension buys time as the city transitions to a new L3 Harris P25 standard... https://meetingwatch.org/il/aurora/infrastructure-technology/2026-03-09/ #MeetingWatch #AuroraIL
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Critical utility infrastructure and lead mitigation
Aurora is moving forward with a $467,106 water main replacement on Starr Avenue in Ward 1. The project targets an aging main with a history of frequent breaks and includes the replacement of approximately 16 lead water services. https://meetingwatch.org/il/aurora/infrastructure-technology/2026-03-09/ #MeetingWatch #AuroraIL
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Citywide maintenance spending
Infrastructure update: The Committee approved a $1,058,200 contract with Schroeder for citywide asphalt services, including sidewalk trip hazards and driveway repairs. Work is expected to begin after the winter period. https://meetingwatch.org/il/aurora/infrastructure-technology/2026-03-09/ #MeetingWatch #AuroraIL
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Infrastructure and public safety spending update from the March 9 Aurora Infrastructure & Technology Committee meeting. Here is what was decided and how it impacts your neighborhood. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AuroraIL
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First, public safety communications: The Committee approved Resolution 26-0091, authorizing $284,189 for an extension of the OpenSky system maintenance. This allows the city to continue using the current system while transitioning to the new L3 Harris P25 standard.
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Next, critical utility repairs: A $467,106 project was awarded to Girardi Water and Sewer Company to replace the Starr Avenue water main in Ward 1. This area has seen frequent breaks and contains roughly 16 lead water services that will be replaced.
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Finally, road and sidewalk maintenance: The city approved a $1,058,200 contract with Schroeder for citywide asphalt services. This includes pavement patching for water/sewer maintenance and addressing sidewalk trip hazards. Repairs should start after... https://meetingwatch.org/il/aurora/infrastructure-technology/2026-03-09/
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At the March 9 Infrastructure & Technology Committee meeting, Aurora officials approved several major spending items focused on public safety and utility infrastructure.

One key decision involves our public safety communications. The committee approved a $284,189 extension for the OpenSky system maintenance. This move provides a bridge for the city while it undergoes a transition to a new L3 Harris P25 standard system. Officials noted that if the new system is completed ahead of schedule, the city may be eligible for a refund on these extension costs.

In Ward 1, the committee prioritized a critical water main replacement on Starr Avenue. The project, awarded to Girardi Water and Sewer Company for $467,106, targets a section of pipe with a history of frequent breaks. Importantly, this project will also replace approximately 16 lead water services, addressing a significant health and safety concern for residents in that area.

Additionally, the city approved a $1,058,200 contract with Schroeder for citywide asphalt services. This contract covers essential maintenance, including sidewalk trip hazard repairs and pavement patching following water and sewer work. The city aims to complete the first batch of these repairs following the winter period, with a target deadline of Memorial Day. https://meetingwatch.org/il/aurora/infrastructure-technology/2026-03-09/ #MeetingWatch #AuroraIL

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Complete the first batch of repairs (concrete and asphalt patching) following the winter period.
Assigned: Schroeder (Contractor) · Due: Memorial Day
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