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Infrastructure & Technology Committee — April 27, 2026

The meeting was a standard operational session focused on approvals and engineering agreements with no public testimony or recorded debate.

Date Monday, April 27, 2026 Duration 0.6h Speakers 19 Decisions 9 Routine

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At the April 27 Infrastructure & Technology Committee meeting, several decisions were made that will impact Aurora’s budget and services for years to come.

One major takeaway is a long-term commitment to public safety. The committee approved an amendment to the Next Generation 911 resolution, extending the commitment from five years to ten years. This move aligns with the Entrata contract and ensures a scheduled equipment refresh, securing the technology our emergency responders rely on.

On the infrastructure front, residents in the South Broadway area should note a $90,000 increase in the cost of the sewer separation project. This change order was required to cover additional structures and necessary curb and apron replacements.

Finally, the committee addressed concerns regarding road maintenance. Despite ongoing budget discussions, the city signaled it will continue with its current preventative maintenance policy—focusing on surface-coat replacements—rather than shifting to a more reactive approach of only patching potholes, which often leads to higher long-term repair costs.

Apr 27, 2026 0.6h long 19 speakers 9 decisions Routine
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“The bottom line is we're not making any changes to the approach how your department is looking at everything [regarding road maintenance policy].”

— Speaker G (Alderman) · Clarifying that the city will not shift from a preventative surface-coat replacement policy to a more reactive pothole-patching-only approach due to budget constraints. ▶ 10:28

“If you can get it out to constituents for a nice 311, it does help us to respond.”

— Speaker I (Adrian Perez) · Encouraging the use of the 311 system for reporting potholes and issues to help the Streets department track and manage work. ▶ 14:17

“IT staff negotiated that the city equipment refresh is at no cost for the city.”

— Speaker D (William Brown) · Highlighting a successful negotiation regarding the Next Gen 911 contract extension. ▶ 20:47
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Public ⁠impact

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

A 10-year commitment to the Next Gen 911 system and equipment refresh, impacting long-term emergency infrastructure and budgeting.

What was discussed

$90,000 increase in project costs due to additional required structures and curb/apron replacements.

Topics ⁠discussed

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Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

A resolution to amend the contract with Mark K43 Inc. to align the payment schedule with the project implementation schedule for the police and fire department CAD RMS system.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

Authorization for Geneva Construction Company to resurface the Aurora Transportation Center parking lot and a lot at New York and River for a total of $433,908.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

Acceptance of a bill from Superior Asphalt Materials, LLC for the citywide asphalt purchasing program used for day-to-day operations and pothole patching.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

Authorization of a Phase One preliminary engineering agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates Inc. for intersection improvements including new turn lanes.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

Amending the Next Gen 911 resolution from five to ten years to align with the Entrata contract and include a scheduled equipment refresh.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

Awarding the water main replacement project in Ward 6 to Gerardi Sewer and Water Company for approximately $1,001,185.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

Adoption of a Phase One preliminary engineering agreement with Baxter Woodman, Inc. for safety improvements including high friction surface treatments and flashing beacons.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

A $90,000 change order for the sewer separation project to account for additional structures and curb/apron replacement.

Controversy & ⁠dissent

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

Potentially controversial issues

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Road Maintenance Policy and Budgeting

There was an implicit concern regarding whether budget constraints would force the city to shift from a preventative maintenance model to a reactive pothole-patching model, which often leads to higher long-term costs and poorer road quality.
Board position: The board signaled a commitment to maintaining the current preventative surface-coat replacement policy.
low concern

Public ⁠comment

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

Decisions ⁠logged

Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
Approval of item 26-02-49 (previously approved April 13th).
Motion by Shweta Baid, second by Ted Mesiacos.
Passed 5-0
Resolution 26-02-39: Amend Mark K43 Inc. contract for CAD RMS system payment schedule.
Motion by Alderman Núñez, second by Alderman Larson.
Passed 5-0
Resolution 26-02-11: Contract with Geneva Construction for asphalt resurfacing.
Motion by Alderman Shweta Baid, second by Ted Mesiacos.
Passed 5-0
Resolution 26-02-14: Accept bill from Superior Asphalt Materials, LLC for citywide asphalt.
Motion by Alderman E, second by Alderman Mesiacos.
Passed 5-0
Resolution -8191: Phase One engineering agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates Inc. for Francois and Ogden.
Motion by Alderwoman Baid, second by Ted Mesiacos.
Passed 5-0
Resolution -8202: Amend Next Gen 911 resolution to 10 years.
Motion by Alderwoman Baid, second by Alderman Núñez.
Passed 5-0
Resolution 26-0263: Award North Fordham Avenue water main project to Gerardi Sewer and Water Company.
Motion by Alderman Ted Mesiacos, second by Alderman Núñez.
Passed 5-0
Resolution -8241: Phase One engineering agreement with Baxter Woodman, Inc. for Bilter Road.
Motion by Alderman P, second by Ted Mesiacos.
Passed 5-0
Resolution 26-0269: Change order for Performance Construction Engineering, LLC for South Broadway sewer separation.
Motion by Alderman Núñez, second by Alderman Larson.
Passed 5-0

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During the April 27 Infrastructure Committee meeting, the board approved a 10-year commitment to the Next Gen 911 system. This long-term contract extension includes equipment refreshes and secures emergency infrastructure for... https://meetingwatch.org/il/aurora/infrastructure-technology/2026-04-27/ #MeetingWatch #AuroraIL
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Budget increases for local projects
Aurora's South Broadway Avenue sewer separation project is getting more expensive. At the April 27 Infrastructure meeting, a $90,000 change order was approved to cover additional structures and curb/apron replacements. #Aurora... https://meetingwatch.org/il/aurora/infrastructure-technology/2026-04-27/ #MeetingWatch #AuroraIL
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Policy commitment to preventative maintenance
The Infrastructure Committee clarified on April 27 that despite budget pressures, Aurora will stick to a preventative road maintenance policy rather than shifting to a reactive, pothole-patching-only model. #Aurora #Roads https://meetingwatch.org/il/aurora/infrastructure-technology/2026-04-27/ #MeetingWatch #AuroraIL
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What is the long-term plan for Aurora's emergency services and infrastructure? The April 27 Infrastructure & Technology Committee meeting addressed several major fiscal commitments. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AuroraIL
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First, the committee approved a resolution to extend the Next Generation 911 system commitment from 5 to 10 years. This aligns with the Entrata contract and includes a scheduled equipment refresh to ensure emergency systems remain functional.
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Second, project costs are rising. A $90,000 change order was approved for the South Broadway Avenue sewer separation project to account for unexpected needs in curb and apron replacements and additional structures.
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Finally, regarding our roads: the committee addressed concerns about budget constraints, confirming the city will maintain its preventative surface-coat replacement policy rather than switching to a cheaper, reactive pothole-patching model. #Aurora https://meetingwatch.org/il/aurora/infrastructure-technology/2026-04-27/
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At the April 27 Infrastructure & Technology Committee meeting, several decisions were made that will impact Aurora’s budget and services for years to come.

One major takeaway is a long-term commitment to public safety. The committee approved an amendment to the Next Generation 911 resolution, extending the commitment from five years to ten years. This move aligns with the Entrata contract and ensures a scheduled equipment refresh, securing the technology our emergency responders rely on.

On the infrastructure front, residents in the South Broadway area should note a $90,000 increase in the cost of the sewer separation project. This change order was required to cover additional structures and necessary curb and apron replacements.

Finally, the committee addressed concerns regarding road maintenance. Despite ongoing budget discussions, the city signaled it will continue with its current preventative maintenance policy—focusing on surface-coat replacements—rather than shifting to a more reactive approach of only patching potholes, which often leads to higher long-term repair costs. https://meetingwatch.org/il/aurora/infrastructure-technology/2026-04-27/ #MeetingWatch #AuroraIL

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Research and provide the date of the last resurfacing for the ATC parking lot.
Assigned: Ian Wade (Engineering)
Upload a sketch/image of the proposed improvements for the Francois and Ogden intersection project to the committee/council materials.
Assigned: Tim Wiedner (Engineering)
Provide bulleted communication regarding the South Broadway Avenue sewer separation project to Alderman Núñez for Ward 4 distribution.
Assigned: Kurt Muth (Public Works)
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