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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Nydia Molina, Assistant Corporation Counsel, Law Department
DATE: May 13, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution extending the two-year agreement for tow firms currently on the City of Aurora Tow Roster that expire on June 30, 2026, as authorized by Chapter 46 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances until amendments to Chapter 46 can be reviewed and presented to City Councill
PURPOSE:
Chapter 46, Section 46.4 states that the tow roster is effective for a period of two (2) years. The current tow agreements expire on June 30, 2026. The Aurora Police Department and the Law Department are currently reviewing Chapter 46 and anticipate several changes to Chapter 46.
BACKGROUND:
Chapter 46 calls for the city to maintain a “Tow Roster” of firms who have been selected and designated to provide services for the Aurora Police Department. Chapter 46 has not been reviewed extensively since 2018 to address maximum tow and storage charges. Amendments and updates are needed to align with current policies and protocols.
DISCUSSION:
This proposed resolution, if passed, would allow Staff to review appropriate and significant changes without impacting the current tow firms currently on the roster. Staff anticipate restructuring the Chapter to provide more clarity, consistency and needed updates.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This will resolution would not impact the general public or the current tow roster. The tow roster would remain the same.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution extending the two-year agreement for tow firms currently on the City of Aurora Tow Roster that expire on June 30, 2026, as authorized by Chapter 46 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances until amendments to Chapter 46 can be reviewed and presented to City Council.
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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, in order avoid service disruption to the City and tow firms, extension of the current City of Aurora Tow Roster is necessary to provide adequate review of Chapter 46.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: upon passage of this Resolution, pursuant to Chapter 46, Section 46-4, the current tow roster that expires on June 30, 2026 shall be extended until amendments to Chapter 46 can be reviewed and approved by City Council.