Aurora council approves consent agenda and bills (12-0), including police vehicle rentals and environmental site work

The Aurora City Council on Feb. 10 approved its consent agenda and payment of the city’s bills by unanimous vote.

Aldewoman Smith moved to approve the consent agenda in full; Aldewoman Garza seconded. The clerk called the roll and recorded a 12-0 vote in favor. Items listed in the consent agenda included a one-year vehicle rental agreement (with two one-year extension options) for Aurora Police, an ordinance vacating a parking easement for properties in DuPage County, veterinary services contracts for Aurora Animal Care and Control (to multiple providers), and a resolution authorizing a $135,380 contract to complete a comprehensive site investigation at 720 North Broadway with required reporting to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

Council also accepted a $360,000 in-kind donation of personal protective equipment from Tynovations intended for city use to prevent disease spread, authorized HVAC improvements at the Development Service Center with a lowest-bid award and contingency, and approved a memorandum of understanding with the Fox Valley Music Foundation for Mundy Park event use in 2026. The clerk also recorded approvals for several routine minutes and closed-session minute releases.

Later in the meeting, Alderman Franco moved and Alderman Garza seconded approval of the bills as presented; the clerk recorded a separate 12-0 roll-call vote approving payments.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda: motion by Aldewoman Smith; second Aldewoman Garza; vote: 12 yes, 0 no; outcome: approved. - Bills for payment: motion by Alderman Franco; second Alderman Garza; vote: 12 yes, 0 no; outcome: approved.

Next steps: staff will execute or finalize contracts and agreements as authorized by the consent agenda; the council did not pull any items for separate discussion during this meeting.