Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · February 14, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, February 14, 2022
4:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final February 14, 2022
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As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of
vaccination status.
In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must 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.
ROLL CALL
Present Larry E. Hug, Bettye Gavin and Terry Morris
Councilwoman Gavin attending remotely.
ALSO PRESENT: Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Greg Ruddy - Director of
Public Works, Tony Anczer - Deputy Director - Engineering, Mike Todorovic - Deputy Director
of Public Works, and Bob Okon - Herald News.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris, to approve the
Minutes of the January 31, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Minutes - January 31, 2022 ID-636-20
Attachments: January 31, 2022 Public Service Meeting Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
No public in attendance.
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for the Purchase of Replacement parts TMP-3212
for the No. 2 Primary Tanks at the Eastside Wastewater
Treatment Plant to Evoqua Water Technolgies / Envirex
Products in the amount of $37,858.18
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the purchase of
replacement parts for the primary tanks at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment
Plant, in the amount of $37,858.18, on behalf of Evoqua Water Technologies /
Envirex Products.
b. Award of Contract for the 2022 Public Works Landscape TMP-3213
Restoration Program to Allied Landscaping in the amount of
$44,346.00
Mike Todorovic, Deputy Director of Public Works, discussed the 2022 Public
Works Landscape Restoration Program, in the amount of $44,346.00, on behalf
of Allied Landscaping.
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c. Award of Contract for the 2022 On-Call Lead Water TMP-3214
Service Replacement Program not to exceed $350,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the contract for the 2022 On-Call Lead Water Service
Replacement Program for a not to exceed amount of $350,000.00. Approved
contractors are Stip Bros. Excavating, Inc., Construction by Camco Inc., and
Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. to be paid based on the unit prices provided in
their bids.
d. Award of Contract for the 2022 On-Call Excavation and TMP-3215
Underground Utility Repair Program not to exceed
$250,000.00
Allison Swisher discussed the 2022 On-Call Excavation and Underground Utility
Repair Program for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. Approved
contractors are Austin Tyler Construction, Construction by Camco, and Len Cox
& Sons to be paid based on the unit prices provided in their bids.
e. Award of Contract for the Laraway Road Water Main TMP-3224
Improvements Project to Steve Speiss Construction in the
amount of $1,744,678.30
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director - Engineering, discussed the contract for the
Laraway Road Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of
$1,744,678.30, on behalf of Steve Speiss Construction.
f. Award of Contract for the River Bluff Water Main TMP-3225
Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in
the amount of $6,568,215.34
Anthony Anczer discussed the contract for the River Bluff Water Main
Improvements Project, in the amount of $6,568,215.34, on behalf of Austin Tyler
Construction, Inc.
g. Award of Contract for the Reedwood Phase 2 Water Main TMP-3226
Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the
amount of $3,725,711.04
Anthony Anczer discussed the contract for the Reedwood Phase 2 Water Main
Improvements Project, in the amount of $3,725,711.04, on behalf of Len Cox &
Sons Excavating.
h. Award of Contract for the Harwood Street (Cass Street - TMP-3232
Sterling Avenue) Roadway Improvement Project - 2021 - MFT
Sect. No. 21-00536-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc.
in the amount of $397,497.49
Mike Todorovic discussed the Harwood Street (Cass Street - Sterling Avenue)
Roadway Improvement Project - 2021, in the amount of $397,497.49, on behalf
of Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
i. Award of Contract for the Phase II Professional TMP-3233
Engineering Services for the Theodore Street Widening
Improvements Project - Project 1A (Drauden Road -
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Wesmere Parkway) - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR to V3
Companies, Ltd. In an amount not to exceed $383,511.00
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the Phase II Professional
Engineering Services for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project -
Project 1A (Drauden Road - Wesmere Parkway) - MFT Sect. No.
18-00515-00-WR, in the amount of $383,511.00, on behalf of V3 Companies,
Ltd.
Award of Contract for the Fairmont and Garvin Sanitary TMP-3243
Improvement Project to Performance Construction and
Engineering in the amount of $42,230.00
Anthony Anczer discussed the contract for the Fairmont and Garvin Sanitary
Improvement Project, in the amount of $42,230.00, on behalf of Performance
Construction and Engineering.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Morris,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Contract Item No's TMP-3212,
TMP-3213, TMP-3214, TMP-3215, TMP-3224, TMP-3225, TMP-3226,
TMP-3232, TMP-3233, and TMP-3243.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Contract Items Approved
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Payment for JULIE One Call System Services in the TMP-3217
amount of $27,832.74
Allison Swisher discussed the Julie Illinois One-Call System Services, in the
amount of $27,832.74, on behalf of JULIE, Inc.
b. Change Order No. 1 for the Garnsey Park Phase 2 Water TMP-3227
Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
in the amount of ($138.700.36) and Payment Request No. 6
and Final in the amount of $207,330.44
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of ($138,700.36),
for the Garnsey Park Phase 2 Water Main Improvements. Also included is
Payment No. 6 and Final, in the amount of $207,330.44, on behalf of Austin
Tyler Construction, Inc.
c. Change Order No. 1 for the Florence Park Phase 1A Water TMP-3228
Main Improvement Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
in the amount of $51,525.35 and Payment Request No. 5 and
Final in the amount of $182,612.29
Anthony Anczer discussed Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $51,525.35, to
the Florence Park Phase 1A Water Main Improvement Project. Also included is
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Payment No. 5 and Final, in the amount of $182,612.29, on behalf of Austin
Tyler Construction.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Change Orders / Pay Estimates /
Final Payments Item No's TMP-3217, TMP-3227, AND TMP-3228.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Change Orders / Pay Estimates / Final Payments Items Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an TMP-3234
Ordinance Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 1 -
Walsh Avenue (Douglas Street - Taylor Street)
Attachments: Walsh SSA 1 Ordinance
Walsh SSA 1 - Plat
WALSH SSA 1 -List
Greg Ruddy discussed the Public Hearings for Special Service Area No. 1 -
Walsh Avenue (Douglas Street - Taylor Street), Special Service Area No. 2 -
Helen Avenue (Charity Avenue - Mills Road), and Special Service Area No. 3 -
Dora Avenue (Woodruff Road - Garvin Street).
b. Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an TMP-3235
Ordinance Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 2 -
Helen Avenue (Charity Avenue - Mills Road)
Attachments: Helen SSA 2 - Ordinance
Helen SSA 2 - Plat
Helen SSA 2 - List
c. Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an TMP-3236
Ordinance Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 3 -
Dora Avenue (Woodruff Road - Garvin Street)
Attachments: Dora - SSA 3 Ordinance
DORA SSA 3 - Plat
Dora - SSA 3 - List
d. Resolution regarding the Surface Transportation Program TMP-3237
Local Funding for the Theodore Street Widening
Improvements Project - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR
Attachments: Theodore Widening Funding Resolution
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Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution regarding the Surface Transportation
Program Local Funding for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project
- MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR for the 20% match available should the grant
be awarded to City of Joliet.
e. Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for TMP-3238
the Phase II Professional Engineering Services for the
Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project - Project 1A
(Drauden Road - Wesmere Parkway) - MFT Sect. No.
18-00515-00-WR in the amount of $383,511.00
Attachments: Resolution - Rebuild IL Bond Funds- Theodore MFT
18-00515-00-WR
Greg Ruddy discussed the Phase II Professional Engineering Services for the
Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project - Project 1A.
f. Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection TMP-3239
Agency Low Interest Loan L175745 for the Lead Water
Service Line Replacement Program Phase III
Attachments: Resolution
Allison Swisher discussed the IEPA Low Interest loan for the Lead Water
Service Line Replacement Program Phase III. This is available for principle
forgiveness.
g. Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the TMP-3241
Harwood Street (Cass Street - Sterling Avenue) Roadway
Improvement Project - 2021 - MFT Sect. No. 21-00536-00-FP
in the amount of $388,997.49
Attachments: Harwood Street Resolution
Mike Todorovic discussed the MFT Resolution for the Harwood Street (Cass
Street - Sterling Avenue) Roadway improvement Project - 2021.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin,
to recommend for approval by the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions Item
No's TMP-3234, TMP-3235, TMP-3236, TMP-3237, TMP-3238, TMP-3239, and
TMP-3241.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
Ordinances and Resolutions Items Approved
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Alternative Water Source Program ID-637-20
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Attachments: Alternative Water Source Slide Show
Allison Swisher presented a slideshow update to the Alternative Water Source
Program.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Hug, Gavin and Morris
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
Monday, February 14, 2022 4:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of
vaccination status.
In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must 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.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes - January 31, 2022 ID-636-20
Attachments: January 31, 2022 Public Service Meeting Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a
question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The
City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
CONTRACTS
a. Award of Contract for the Purchase of Replacement parts for TMP-3212
the No. 2 Primary Tanks at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment
Plant to Evoqua Water Technolgies / Envirex Products in the
amount of $37,858.18
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b. Award of Contract for the 2022 Public Works Landscape TMP-3213
Restoration Program to Allied Landscaping in the amount of
$44,346.00
c. Award of Contract for the 2022 On-Call Lead Water Service TMP-3214
Replacement Program not to exceed $350,000.00
d. Award of Contract for the 2022 On-Call Excavation and TMP-3215
Underground Utility Repair Program not to exceed $250,000.00
e. Award of Contract for the Laraway Road Water Main TMP-3224
Improvements Project to Steve Speiss Construction in the amount
of $1,744,678.30
f. Award of Contract for the River Bluff Water Main Improvements TMP-3225
Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of
$6,568,215.34
g. Award of Contract for the Reedwood Phase 2 Water Main TMP-3226
Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the
amount of $3,725,711.04
h. Award of Contract for the Harwood Street (Cass Street - TMP-3232
Sterling Avenue) Roadway Improvement Project - 2021 - MFT
Sect. No. 21-00536-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $397,497.49
i. Award of Contract for the Phase II Professional Engineering TMP-3233
Services for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project -
Project 1A (Drauden Road - Wesmere Parkway) - MFT Sect. No.
18-00515-00-WR to V3 Companies, Ltd. In an amount not to
exceed $383,511.00
j. Award of Contract for the Fairmont and Garvin Sanitary TMP-3243
Improvement Project to Performance Construction and Engineering
in the amount of $42,230.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Payment for JULIE One Call System Services in the amount of TMP-3217
$27,832.74
b. Change Order No. 1 for the Garnsey Park Phase 2 Water Main TMP-3227
Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the
amount of ($138.700.36) and Payment Request No. 6 and Final in
the amount of $207,330.44
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c. Change Order No. 1 for the Florence Park Phase 1A Water TMP-3228
Main Improvement Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the
amount of $51,525.35 and Payment Request No. 5 and Final in the
amount of $182,612.29
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance TMP-3234
Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 1 - Walsh Avenue
(Douglas Street - Taylor Street)
Attachments: Walsh SSA 1 Ordinance
Walsh SSA 1 - Plat
WALSH SSA 1 -List
b. Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance TMP-3235
Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 2 - Helen Avenue
(Charity Avenue - Mills Road)
Attachments: Helen SSA 2 - Ordinance
Helen SSA 2 - Plat
Helen SSA 2 - List
c. Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance TMP-3236
Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 3 - Dora Avenue
(Woodruff Road - Garvin Street)
Attachments: Dora - SSA 3 Ordinance
DORA SSA 3 - Plat
DORA SSA 3 - List
d. Resolution regarding the Surface Transportation Program Local TMP-3237
Funding for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project -
MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR
Attachments: Theodore Widening Funding Resolution
e. Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the TMP-3238
Phase II Professional Engineering Services for the Theodore Street
Widening Improvements Project - Project 1A (Drauden Road -
Wesmere Parkway) - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR in the
amount of $383,511.00
Attachments: Resolution - Rebuild IL Bond Funds- Theodore MFT
18-00515-00-WR
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f. Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency TMP-3239
Low Interest Loan L175745 for the Lead Water Service Line
Replacement Program Phase III
Attachments: Resolution
g. Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the TMP-3241
Harwood Street (Cass Street - Sterling Avenue) Roadway
Improvement Project - 2021 - MFT Sect. No. 21-00536-00-FP in
the amount of $388,997.49
Attachments: Harwood Street Resolution
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Alternative Water Source Program ID-637-20
PUBLIC COMMENT
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is
not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments.
The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to
the harmony of the meeting 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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