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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Ian Wade, Capital Projects Manager
DATE: November 9, 2026
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Fowler Services LLC of South Elgin, IL in the amount of $74,003.50 for the demolition of the building at 512 N. Broadway
PURPOSE:
To demolish the city-owned property at 512 N. Broadway.
BACKGROUND:
Following years of improper private use and subsequent litigation, the City acquired ownership of the property at 512 N. Broadway in June 2018. After several years of utilizing the site for overflow event parking and equipment storage, the city is looking to demolish the 6,500 square foot, single-story wood and light-gauge metal structure.
DISCUSSION:
An invitation to bid was published and ten bids were opened on October 14, 2026. Of the bids received, Fowler Services LLC was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $74,003.50, which includes the base bid as well as bid alternates to remove approximately 8,500 square feet of concrete pavement onsite and 125 linear feet of sewer service which extends from the building to an onsite manhole, plus $15,000 in contingency funds.
This agreement will be funded using account 236-1009-465.36-25 (CIP A063), which has a current balance of $142,578.50.
This bid was subject to Local Preference but was not a factor as no local companies submitted bids.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The demolition of the building and removal of site pavement will beautify this area and prepare the site to be marketed for redevelopment.
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 Fowler Services LLC of South Elgin, IL in the amount of $74,003.50 for demolition of the building at 512 N. Broadway.
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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, Ten bids for the demolition of the building at 512 N. Broadway were received; and
WHEREAS, Fowler Services LLC was the lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $74,003.50; and
WHEREAS, funding will be provided from account 236-1009-465.36-25 (CIP A063), which has a current balance of $142,578.50; 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 Fowler Services LLC of South Elgin, IL in the amount of $74,003.50 for demolition of the building at 512 N. Broadway.