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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Ruthy Harris, Director of Property Standards
DATE: February 24, 2025
SUBJECT:
A resolution to accept Anthem Excavation & Demolition Inc. Aurora IL for citywide Junk and Trash removal services due to code enforcement citations.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval for Junk and Trash removal due to code enforcement citations.
BACKGROUND:
Property Standards is responsible for the enforcement of the Junk and Trash ordinance on private property. Junk and Trash removal is an important part of the abatement process to maintain the neighborhood affected in a safe and sanitary condition.
DISCUSSION:
A formal bid request was sent out for the Junk and Trash removal services for private properties after being cited and the abatement hasn’t been attained by the owner of the property within the City of Aurora Illinois. Responses were received from four vendors with Anthem Excavation & Demolition Inc. of Aurora, IL being the lowest, responsible bidder.
This bid was subject to the local preference ordinance; however, it did not impact the decision.
The contract will be for a one (1) year term with two (2) one-year extensions based on mutual agreement between the contractor and the City of Aurora.
Funding for the services will be account 101-1827-424.36-20. The account has enough funds to cover expenses through 2025 and will continue to be funded in future years.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This resolution must be approved to provide Junk and trash abatement services through code enforcement citations within the City of Aurora Illinois limits.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The request is for the approval of Anthem Excavation & Demolition Inc. services.
cc: Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution awarding Anthem Excavation & Demolition Inc Aurora, IL as the 2025 contractor with a possible two (2) one-year extension for Junk and Trash abatement services within the City of Aurora Illinois.
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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 Junk and Trash removal is an important part of the abatement process to maintain the neighborhood affected in a safe and sanitary condition.
WHEREAS, the project was bid in accordance with City purchasing processes with four proposals received; and
WHEREAS, Anthem Excavation & Demolition Inc. was the lowest, responsible bidder and is being selected for one year with a possible two (2) one-year extensions; and
WHEREAS, the initial one year contract will be until December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Funding for the services will be from account 101-1827-424.36-20, the account has enough funds to cover expenses through 2025 and will continue to be budgeted in future years; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: The award for the Junk and Trash removal Services within the City of Aurora Illinois be awarded to Anthem Excavation & Demolition Inc. Aurora, IL.