Public Assets Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval Tuesday, February 25, 2025 8:30 AM City Hall, Executive Conference Room Public Assets Committee Committee Members Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Chairperson Councilman Cesar Cardenas Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval February 25, 2025 Page 1 of 1 Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval February 25, 2025 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Present Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra Absent Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: Community Development Directory Dustin Anderson, Operating Engineer Brent Fraser, Park Assistant Craig Smith, Planner Jayne Bernhard, CDBG Program Manger Jacquline Lozada, Deputy Director of Public Works Sean Mikos. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes 10-21-24 TMP-8285 Attachments: Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes 10-21-24.pdf A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas to approve Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes 10-21-24. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilwoman Reardon CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None AGENDA ITEMS Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Agreement ID-2092-20 between Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Joliet for Site Circulation and Visitor Experience Enhancements at Route 66 Park at Broadway Street Greenway Attachments: MOU R66 FY25 coj broadway.docx Resolution Jayne Bernhard, Planner, spoke about Broadway Street greenway parcels. The evolution of the park to the rededication last year to a Greenway. All through Grants. Ms. Bernhard spoke about the Grant received to continue improvements to make the ice cream shop more accessible from the parking lot, and more ADA Accessible. The Grant is up to $75,000 Heritage Quarter manages the grant funding. Councilman Cardenas asked about project timeline and grant funds. Deputy Director of Public Works Sean Mikos responded. Page 1 of 5 Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval February 25, 2025 A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Agreement between Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Joliet for Site Circulation and Visitor Experience Enhancements at Route 66 Park at Broadway Street Greenway. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilwoman Reardon Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Route 66 ID-2093-20 Park at Broadway Street Greenway Improvements, Survey and Design Phase, to Geotech Engineering Inc. in the Amount of $32,500 Attachments: Geotech - RFQ - Phase II Route 66 Park at The Broadway St Greenway.pdf Professional Services Agreemetn - Geotech Signature.pdf Mr. Mikos discussed proposals for surveys Geotech was selected after reviewing the proposals. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Route 66 Park at Broadway Street Greenway Improvements, Survey and Design Phase, to Geotech Engineering Inc. in the Amount of $32,500. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilwoman Reardon Resolution to Reprogram Community Development Block TMP-8222 Grant Funds, and Submit HUD Substantial Amendment to Program Year 2024 Annual Action Plan Attachments: Resolution Exhibit A Substantial Amendment.pdf Public Notice. Hearing. Substantial Amendment 2024.docx Final CDBG Program Year 2024 AAP.pdf CDBG Program Manager Jacquline Lozada, Discussed that the CBDG funds that the city has for reprograming right now do allow for ADA access. She further stated that the dollars we have for available for reprograming are not able to go to public services because we have already hit that cap for the funds that are allocated so they do need to go towards accessibility or infrastructure projects instead. Ms. Lozada further Discussed that she has been working with the fire department to secure body substance isolation and PPE equipment in the Page 2 of 5 Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval February 25, 2025 amount of $7248, these were covid dollars set aside for PPE. We are utilizing these funds before they expire. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Resolution to Reprogram Community Development Block Grant Funds, and Submit HUD Substantial Amendment to Program Year 2024 Annual Action Plan. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilwoman Reardon Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, TMP-8265 Purchase, and Installation of the Elevator Modernization Project at Union Station to American Hoist & Manlift Inc. in the amount of $101,385.00. Attachments: Modernization Proposal #2.pdf Operating Engineer, Brent Fraser Discussed that they had solicited 3 bids and the lowest was American Hoist & Manlift to modernize the elevator at Union station in the amount of $101, 385.00. Elevator is used by guest and contractors at union station for events. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation of the Elevator Modernization Project at Union Station to American Hoist & Manlift Inc. in the amount of $101,385.00. . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilwoman Reardon Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, TMP-8266 Purchase, and Installation of Four 7.5-ton Roof Top Units for Union Station to Anchor Mechanical Inc in the amount of $77,996.00. Attachments: City of Joliet Union Station Replacement of 4 7.5 Ton Trane RTU's 020524.pdf Mr. Fraser Discussed the four rooftop units on Union Station are obsolete, 3 bids were solicited, and Anchor Mechanical had the lowest bid for all four units at $77,996. Councilman Cardenas commented it was a much needed improvement. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Recommendation to Approve the Page 3 of 5 Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval February 25, 2025 Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation of Four 7.5-ton Roof Top Units for Union Station to Anchor Mechanical Inc in the amount of $77,996.00.. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilwoman Reardon Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, TMP-8264 Purchase, and Installation of the Audio System Upgrade Project at Joliet Slammers Stadium to Visua in the amount of $161,770.97. Attachments: Visua Proposal_Joliet_Slammers_P-2179_Full Audio Renovation.pdf Mr. Fraser Discussed the audio system at the stadium is original and needs to be replaced as it not working. It is an obligation on the city to maintain the equipment. The city solicited multiple bids on this as well and visua came in with the lowest bid. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation of the Audio System Upgrade Project at Joliet Slammers Stadium to Visua in the amount of $161,770.97. . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilwoman Reardon Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, TMP-8263 Purchase, and Installation of the Structural Painting Project at Joliet Slammers Stadium to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the amount of $277,250.00. Attachments: Cosgrove Steel Painting.pdf Mr. Fraser Discussed painting of the Slammer’s stadium and doing the higher portions of the Stadium. Multiple bids were solicited for the project and Cosgrove was the lowest bid. If not addressed structural issues will begin to happen. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Recommendation to Approve the Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation of the Structural Painting Project at Joliet Slammers Stadium to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the amount of $277,250.00. . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilwoman Reardon Page 4 of 5 Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval February 25, 2025 NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Slammers Update: Executive Vice President Joliet Slammers Night Train Veeck gave update on Slammers improvements. Museum Update: Chief Executive Officer of Joliet Area Historical Museum Greg Peerbolte gave Joliet Prison and Museum updates. PUBLIC COMMENT None ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve Adjournment. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilwoman Reardon This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 5 of 5