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Aurora council OKs temporary warming-shelter contract, hears residents urge permanent warming center
Summary
Council approved a contract for a temporary warming shelter and approved a separate grant to renovate shelter capacity, while public comment emphasized the need for a permanent warming center and raised concerns about ICE activity and police staffing.
The Aurora City Council voted Nov. 4 to authorize a temporary warming-shelter contract and approved a related grant in the consent agenda while members of the public urged the city to move faster to secure permanent shelter capacity.
The council approved a resolution (item 250886) authorizing the director of purchasing to enter an agreement with Becoming Oswego Church to operate a temporary warming shelter as needed from Nov. 4, 2025, through May 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $136,141. Alderman Garza moved the measure and Alderman Smith seconded. City staff said they toured the building and will require permitting conditions, a fire watch,…
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