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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Ian Wade, Capital Projects Manager
DATE: May 26, 2026
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with TAT Enterprises of Union, IL in the amount of $86,426.25 for the construction of an overflow parking lot at the Phillips Park Golf Course.
PURPOSE:
To enter into an agreement with TAT Enterprises of Union, IL in the amount of $86,426.25 for the construction of an overflow parking lot at the Phillips Park Golf Course.
BACKGROUND:
As a result of the continued success and consistently increasing patronage of the golf course at Phillips Park, the existing parking lot is no longer able to provide sufficient parking during peak season. As a result, the City is looking to construct a small overflow parking lot adjacent to the course entrance off Hill Avenue which will allow for parking of up to twenty additional vehicles.
DISCUSSION:
An invitation to bid was published and four (4) bids were submitted electronically on May 14, 2026. Of the four (4) bids received, TAT Enterprise, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder in the total amount of $86,426.25 (see attached bid tabulation for details). This amount includes a base bid of $79,426.25 plus a $7,000 contingency to address any additional work and/or quantities deemed necessary during construction. This project was budgeted as a Decision Package in 2026 and will be paid using $60,000 from account 550-4442-451.38-05, which has a current balance of $97,168.29. The remaining funds, which will not exceed $26,426.25 and will cover the cost of the required stormwater infrastructure to be installed, will be paid using account 280-1852-512.81-90 (as part of CIP B037), which has a current balance of $5,497,947.10.
This bid was subject to Local Preference, but it did not impact the award.
Vendor has been confirmed to be in good standing with the City and does not owe any funds.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The construction of an overflow parking lot should generate additional revenue and will increase safety and convenience for golfers at Phillips Park.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
cc: Infrastructure & Technology Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with TAT Enterprises of Union, IL in the amount of $86,426.25 for the construction of an overflow parking lot at the Phillips Park Golf Course.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City is looking to add parking capacity at Phillips Park Golf Course by constructing a new overflow parking lot; and
WHEREAS, the City published an invitation to bid and four (4) bids were received for the construction of the new lot; and
WHEREAS, TAT Enterprises of Union, IL was the lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $86,426.25; and
WHEREAS, funding for this project, which was budgeted in 2026 as a Decision Package, will be provided from accounts 550-4442-451.38-05 ($60,000) and 280-1852-512.81-90 (up to $26,426.25 as part of CIP B037), which have current balances of $97,168.29 and $5,497,947.10, respectively; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: the Director of Purchasing is authorized to enter into an agreement with TAT Enterprises of Union, IL in the amount of $86,426.25 for the construction of an overflow parking lot at the Phillips Park Golf Course.