Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · January 4, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, January 4, 2021
4:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Larry E. Hug
Bettye Gavin
Terry Morris
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final January 4, 2021
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The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a Tier 3 mitigation plan for all regions of the
State of Illinois, effective Friday, November 20, 2020. In an effort to support these mitigation measures, the City of Joliet is
limiting in person attendance in the council chambers to 10 people.
During meetings, groups of 10 people will be staged in various locations within city hall. These groups will wait in areas with
a live feed to the meeting until the Citizens to Be Heard on Agenda items section, the Public Hearing has commenced or the
Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow
everyone an opportunity to speak.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any
individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov
OR register “To Be Called To Speak”. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “ Public Comments” web page.
ROLL CALL
Present Larry E. Hug, Bettye Gavin and Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Jim Trizna - Director of Public Works, Allison Swisher - Director of Public
Utilities and Greg Ruddy - Public Works Administrator.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Hug, to approve the
Minutes of the December 14, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug and Gavin
Absent: Morris
Minutes - 12-14-20 ID-227-20
Attachments: Minutes 12-14-20
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No citizens signed up to speak and none are present.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
CONTRACTS
a. Professional Services Agreement for the 2022 - 2030 ID-229-20
Water Main Replacement Planning Project to Baxter &
Woodman Inc. in the amount of $44,300.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the 2022-2030 Water Main
Replacement Planning project, in the amount of $44,300.00, on behalf of Baxter
& Woodman Inc. Replacement of water mains will increase from 1% to 3.2%.
b. Award a Contract for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer ID-230-20
Rehabilitation Project to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the
amount of $6,987,185.78
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Attachments: Exhibit for 2021 SS Rehab Program
Allison Swisher discussed the 2021 (5th year) of the Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $6,987,185.78, on behalf of
Performance Pipelining Inc. Project areas include Raynor Park, Twin Oaks,
Northeast Area, and Idylside. Also included is a Professional Service
Agreement Amendment No. 1, in the amount of $479,957.00, on behalf of RJN
Group.
c. Award a Contract for the Essington and Jefferson ID-231-20
Interceptor Sewer to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the
amount of $1,956,666.00
Allison Swisher discussed the contract for the Essington Road and Jefferson
Street Interceptor Sewer Project, in the amount of $1,956,666.00, on behalf of
Len Cox and Sons Excavating. Also included is a Professional Service
Agreement, in the amount of $149,600.00, on behalf of V3 Companies.
d. Award a Contract for the Florence Park Phase 1A Water ID-232-20
Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction in
the amount of $886,540.02
Allison Swisher discussed the 2021 Water Main Rehabilitation Project for the
Florence Park Phase 1A, in the amount of $886,540.02, on behalf of Austin
Tyler Construction.
e. Award a Contract for the Florence Park Phase 1B Water ID-233-20
Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the
amount of $837,294.73
Allison Swisher discussed the 2021 Water Main Rehabilitation Project for the
Florence Park Phase 1B, in the amount of $837,294.73, on behalf of Brandt
Excavating.
f. Award a Contract for the Reedwood Phase 1A Water Main ID-234-20
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
$1,130,100.04
Allison Swisher discussed the 2021 Water Main Rehabilitation Project for the
Reedwood Phase 1A, in the amount of $1,130,100.04, on behalf of Brandt
Excavating.
g. Award a Contract for the Reedwood Phase 1B Water Main ID-235-20
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
$1,157,040.89
Allison Swisher discussed the 2021 Water Main Rehabilitation Project for the
Reedwood Phase 1B, in the amount of $1,157,040.89, on behalf of Brandt
Excavating.
h. Award a Contract for the Garnsey Park Phase 2 Water ID-236-20
Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction in
the amount of $1,603,603.70
Allison Swisher discussed the 2021 Water Main Rehabilitation Project for the
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Garnsey Park Phase 2, in the amount of $1,603,603.70, on behalf of Austin
Tyler Construction.
i. Award a Contract for the Forest Park Phase 2 Water Main ID-237-20
Improvement Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the
amount of $1,464,833.50
Allison Swisher discussed the 2021 Water Main Rehabilitation Project for the
Forest Park Phase 2, in the amount of $1,464,833.50, on behalf of Austin Tyler
Construction.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend to the full Council for approval Contract Item No's ID-229-20,
ID-230-20, ID-231-20, ID-232-20, ID-233-020, ID-234-20, ID-235-20,
ID 236-20,and ID-237-020.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Contract Items Approved
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $11,234.10 and ID-238-20
Payment Request No. 3 and Final in the amount of
$38,398.08 for the 2020 Pavement Marking Program - MFT
Sect. No. 20-00529-00-ST to Precision Pavement Markings,
Inc.
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Administrator, discussed Change Order No. 1, in the
amount of $11,234.10, to the 2020 Pavement Marking Program on behalf of
Precision Pavement Markings, Inc.
b. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $11,234.10 and ID-239-20
Payment Request No. 3 and Final in the amount of
$38,398.08 for the 2020 Pavement Marking Program - MFT
Sect. No. 20-00529-00-ST to Precision Pavement Markings,
Inc.
THIS CAN BE DELETED - DUPLICATE 239-20
A motion was made by Bettye Gavin, seconded by Larry E. Hug, to remove
Change Order Item No. ID-239-20. This was a duplicate.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
c. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement ID-240-20
for the Eastside WWTP Phosphorus Removal Project to
Living Habitats in the amount of $11,220.00
Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 1 for Professional Services, in the
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amount of $11,220.00, on behalf of Living Habitats.
d. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services ID-241-20
Agreement for the 2021 Water System Rehabilitation
Program to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of
$371,500.00
Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement for the 2021 Water System Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of
$371,500.00, on behalf of Baxter & Woodman Inc.
e. Change Order No. 1 for the Lift Station Generator ID-242-20
Replacement to Elliott Electric Inc in the amount of
$14,860.00
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Lift Station Generator
Replacement, in the amount of $14,860.00, on behalf of Elliott Electric Inc.
f. Change Order No. 2 for the 2020 Aluminum Sulfate ID-243-20
Solution Purchase to Usalco LLC in the amount of
$45,587.24
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 2 for the 2020 Aluminum Sulfate
Solution Purchase Contract, in the amount of $45,587.24, on behalf of Usalco,
LLC.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval to the full Council Change Orders/Pay
Estimates/Final Payments Item No's ID-238-20, ID-240-20, ID-241-20,
ID-242-20, AND ID-243-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final Payments Items Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Supplemental Resolution Appropriating funds for the ID-244-20
2020 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No.
20-00529-00-ST in the amount of $11,234.10
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed the Supplemental Resolution for the 2020 Pavement
Marking.
b. Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental (IGA) for the ID-245-20
Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Drive Project between the
Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Joliet
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Attachments: Resolution
IGA - IL 53 at Emerald Dr - Speedway LLC
Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works, discussed the IGA for the Illinois Route 53
at Emerald Drive Project.
c. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement for the ID-246-20
Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Drive Project between Speedway
LLC and the City of Joliet
Attachments: Resolution
Speedway Development Agreement
Jim Trizna discussed this Development Agreement for the Illinois Route 53 at
Emerald Drive Project between Speedway LLC and the City of Joliet.
d. Resolution Committing to Water Conservation through ID-247-20
the reduction of non-revenue water to comply with
applicable state law
Attachments: Resolution
Allison Swisher discussed the Resolution of commitment to Water
Conservation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval to the full council Ordinances and Resolutions Item
No's ID-244-20, ID-245-20, ID-246-20 and ID-247-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-228-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 12-28-2020 (003)
Allison Swisher discussed the hydrant repairs, valve repairs, and total of 189
water main breaks for 2020.
a. Alternative Water Source Program ID-219-20
Allison Swisher discussed the Special City Council Meeting set for January 28,
2021. At that time we are going to have a number of items on the Agenda to be
voted on.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one attended nor signed up to speak.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov "Public
Comments" web page.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Larry E. Hug
Bettye Gavin
Terry Morris
Monday, January 4, 2021 4:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a Tier 3 mitigation plan for all regions of the
State of Illinois, effective Friday, November 20, 2020. In an effort to support these mitigation measures, the City of Joliet is
limiting in person attendance in the council chambers to 10 people.
During meetings, groups of 10 people will be staged in various locations within city hall. These groups will wait in areas with
a live feed to the meeting until the Citizens to Be Heard on Agenda items section, the Public Hearing has commenced or the
Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow
everyone an opportunity to speak.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any
individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov
OR register “To Be Called To Speak”. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “ Public Comments” web page.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes - 12-14-20 ID-227-20
Attachments: Minutes 12-14-20
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public
Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and
answer period and staff and the Public Service Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note
speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Public Service Committee shall be called to order by
the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
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CONTRACTS
a. Professional Services Agreement for the 2022 - 2030 Water ID-229-20
Main Replacement Planning Project to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in
the amount of $44,300.00
b. Award a Contract for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation ID-230-20
Project to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of
$6,987,185.78
Attachments: Exhibit for 2021 SS Rehab Program
c. Award a Contract for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor ID-231-20
Sewer to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the amount of
$1,956,666.00
d. Award a Contract for the Florence Park Phase 1A Water Main ID-232-20
Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$886,540.02
e. Award a Contract for the Florence Park Phase 1B Water Main ID-233-20
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
$837,294.73
f. Award a Contract for the Reedwood Phase 1A Water Main ID-234-20
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
$1,130,100.04
g. Award a Contract for the Reedwood Phase 1B Water Main ID-235-20
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
$1,157,040.89
h. Award a Contract for the Garnsey Park Phase 2 Water Main ID-236-20
Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$1,603,603.70
i. Award a Contract for the Forest Park Phase 2 Water Main ID-237-20
Improvement Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$1,464,833.50
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $11,234.10 and Payment ID-238-20
Request No. 3 and Final in the amount of $38,398.08 for the 2020
Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No. 20-00529-00-ST to
Precision Pavement Markings, Inc.
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b. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $11,234.10 and Payment ID-239-20
Request No. 3 and Final in the amount of $38,398.08 for the 2020
Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No. 20-00529-00-ST to
Precision Pavement Markings, Inc.
c. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for ID-240-20
the Eastside WWTP Phosphorus Removal Project to Living
Habitats in the amount of $11,220.00
d. Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for ID-241-20
the 2021 Water System Rehabilitation Program to Baxter &
Woodman Inc. in the amount of $371,500.00
e. Change Order No. 1 for the Lift Station Generator Replacement ID-242-20
to Elliott Electric Inc in the amount of $14,860.00
f. Change Order No. 2 for the 2020 Aluminum Sulfate Solution ID-243-20
Purchase to Usalco LLC in the amount of $45,587.24
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Supplemental Resolution Appropriating funds for the 2020 ID-244-20
Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No. 20-00529-00-ST in
the amount of $11,234.10
Attachments: Resolution
b. Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental (IGA) for the Illinois ID-245-20
Route 53 at Emerald Drive Project between the Illinois Department
of Transportation and the City of Joliet
Attachments: Resolution
IGA - IL 53 at Emerald Dr - Speedway LLC
c. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement for the Illinois ID-246-20
Route 53 at Emerald Drive Project between Speedway LLC and
the City of Joliet
Attachments: Resolution
Speedway Development Agreement
d. Resolution Committing to Water Conservation through the ID-247-20
reduction of non-revenue water to comply with applicable state law
Attachments: Resolution
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NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Report on Hydrant Repairs, Valves, Utilities Contracted ID-228-20
Services, and Water Main Breaks
Attachments: Valve Hydrant Break Report 12-28-2020 (003)
b. Alternative Water Source Program ID-219-20
PUBLIC COMMENT
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov "Public
Comments" web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for
items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes.
It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Public Service Committee do not generally respond to public
comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Committee shall be called to
order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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