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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Jason Bauer, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
DATE: October 9, 2025
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute contracts for the purchase and installation of jumbotrons and supporting equipment at RiverEdge Park in the amount of $584,367.46.
PURPOSE:
To acquire and install jumbotrons as a part of the RiverEdge Park Expansion Project.
BACKGROUND:
Installation of jumbotrons will allow for additional capacity, activating underutilized space at the park
DISCUSSION:
The city is purchasing these screens directly from Saco, matching the other jumbotrons throughout the park. In addition to the $534,367.46 for the jumbotrons, $50,000 is to be authorized for additional equipment consisting of chain hoists, cabling and installation support services for a total authorized amount of $584,367.46.
Funds are included in account 358-4440-451.73-43 (A062)
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There will be no impacts to the park during the installation, which will be in the spring of 2026.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
cc: City Council
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute contracts for the purchase and installation of jumbotrons and supporting equipment at RiverEdge Park in the amount of $584,367.46.
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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 jumbotron installation will allow for additional capacity of the park; and
WHEREAS, funds are budgeted in account 358-4440-451.73-43 (A062...
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