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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Steve Andras, P.E., Airport Manager
DATE: July 16, 2025
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the purchase of a salt storage structure from ClearSpan Corporation, through Sourcewell, in the amount of $40,681.56, and associated concrete work for the Aurora Municipal Airport in a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00
PURPOSE:
To provide a replacement for an existing salt storage shed located at the Aurora Municipal Airport..
BACKGROUND:
The airport currently stockpiles road salt used for all non-airside deicing operations in an existing metal shed. This structure also houses various airport maintenance equipment.
Due to its corrosive environment, structural and non-structural components of this 26 year old structure have deteriorated to the point of extensive repair or replacement.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Aurora participates in the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative program for the purchase of replacement equipment. This program provides government pricing for purchases allowing the City to comply with its own bidding requirements, giving it greater purchasing power leading to lower prices.
ClearSpan Corporation, located in Glastonbury, CT, will provide the shed structure through Sourcewell contract # 071223-CSS for $40,681.56.
Concrete work is also associated with this structure and will not exceed $19,000, and will be procured through the City's OpenGov informal bid process.
The proposed shed is part of an approved 2025 decision package and funding in the amount of $60,000 has been set aside in the 2025 City budget under account No. 504-4454-433.38-05.
ClearSpan Corporation has no outstanding debt with the City of Aurora.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This purchase will have no negative impact to the City of Aurora and will protect our maintenance equipment and material supplies from the elements.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The airport staff recommends that the City of Aurora City Council adopts a resolution authorizing the purchase of a salt storage structure from ClearSpan Corporation, through Sourcewell, in the amount of $40,681.56, and associated concrete work, for the Aurora Municipal Airport in a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00.
cc: Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a salt storage structure from ClearSpan Corporation, through Sourcewell, in the amount of $40,681.56, and associated concrete work for the Aurora Municipal Airport in a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00.
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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 of Aurora owns, operates and maintains the Aurora Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, the airport's existing salt storage shed is in need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, The City of Aurora participates in the Sourcewell Cooperative Program for the purchases of replacement equipment; and
WHEREAS, ClearSpan Corporation, located in Glastonbury, CT will provide the shed structure through Sourcewell contract # 071223-CSS for $40,681.56; and
WHEREAS, ready-mix concrete work will be required for the installation of the salt shed; and
WHEREAS, the concrete contractor shall be selected through the City's OpenGov competitive bidding process; and
WHEREAS, The proposed shed is part of an approved 2025 decision package and funding in the amount of $60,000 has been set aside in the 2025 City budget under account No. 504-4454-433.38-05; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the City Council adopts a resolution authorizing the purchase of a salt storage structure from ClearSpan Corporation, through Sourcewell, in the amount of $40,681.56, and associated concrete work, for the Aurora Municipal Airport in a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 which is hereto and made a part hereof and the Director of Purchasing shall issue the necessary orders.