Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · April 18, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval
Monday, April 18, 2022
4:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval April 18, 2022
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Terry Morris
Absent Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
ALSO PRESENT: Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, Greg Ruddy - Director of
Public Works, Mike Todorovic - Deputy Director of Public Works, Tony Anczer - Deputy
Director - Engineering, Eva-Marie Tropper - Director of Community Development, Theresa
O'Grady - CMT, Joe Johnson - Stantec, Patrick Clifford - Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co,
Inc., and Bob Okon - Herald News.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 4, 2022 Public Service Minutes ID-706-20
Attachments: Apriil 4, 2022 Public Service Minutes
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
approve the Minutes of the April 4, 4022 Public Service Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Absent: Councilwoman Gavin
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
Purchase three (3) vehicle mounted hydraulic valve turning TMP-3572
machines for the Public Utilities Department from E.H.
Wachs in the amount of $66,780.00
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the purchase of three
vehicle mounted hydraulic valve turning machines, in the amount of $66,780.00,
on behalf of E.H. Wachs.
Award of Contract for the Well 30D Rehabilitation Project to TMP-3573
Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of
$245,960.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Well 30D Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of
$245,960.00, on behalf of Great Lakes Water Resources Group.
Award of Contract for the Well Rock 1 Rehabilitation Project TMP-3574
to Water Well Solutions Inc. in the amount of $267,233.00
Allison Swisher discussed Well Rock 1 Rehabilitation, in the amount of
$267,233.00, on behalf of Water Well Solutions Inc.
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Award of Contract for the Well 16D Rehabilitation Project to TMP-3575
Water Well Solutions Inc. in the amount of $248,205.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Well 16D Rehabilitation, in the amount of
$248,205.00, on behalf of Well Solutions Inc.
Award of Contract for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment TMP-3576
Plant Dewatering Slab Project to D Construction in the
amount of $64,900.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Dewatering
Slab Project, in the amount of $64,900.00, on behalf of D Construction.
Professional Engineering Services Contract for the Phase II TMP-3578
Engineering for the Chicago Street (W. Jefferson Street - E.
Webster Street) Streetscape Reconstruction Project - Sect.
21-00545-00-PV to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in an amount
not to exceed $553,268.00
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the Professional Engineering
Services Contract for the Phase II Engineering for the Chicago Street (W .
Jefferson Street - E. Webster Street) Streetscape Reconstruction Project - Sect.
21-00545-00-PV, in the amount of $553,268.00, on behalf of Civiltech
Engineering, Inc. Rebuild Illinois funds need to be used by 2025.
Professional Engineering Services Contract for the Design TMP-3579
of Joliet City Square (West of Chicago Street from Van Buren
Street to Clinton Street) to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $1,029,060.00
Greg Ruddy discussed the Professional Engineering Services Contract for the
design of Joliet City Square (West of Chicago Street from Van Buren Street to
Clinton Street), in an amount not to exceed $1,029,060.00, on behalf of Civiltech
Engineering Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
recommend for approval by the full Council Contracts Item No's TMP-3572,
TMP-3573, TMP-3574, TMP-3575, TMP-3576, TMP-3578, AND TMP-3579.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Absent: Councilwoman Gavin
Contract Items Approved
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement TMP-3580
for Phase II Engineering Services for the Olympic Boulevard
(Houbolt Road - Rock Run Creek) Roadway Extension and
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Improvements to Patrick Engineering, Inc. in an amount not
to exceed $113,516.00
Greg Ruddy discussed Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement for Phase II Engineering Services for the Olympic Boulevard
(Houbolt Road - Rock Run Creek) Roadway Extension and Improvements, in an
amount not to exceed of $113,516.00, on behalf of Patrick Engineering, Inc.
Amendment No. 2 to the Phase III Engineering Services for TMP-3581
the Caton Farm Road over DuPage River Improvement
Project - MFT Sect. No. 09-00425-00-BR to Willett, Hofmann &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of ($11,774.22)
Mike Todorovic, Deputy Director of Public Works, discussed Amendment No. 2
to the Phase III Engineering Services for the Caton Farm Road over DuPage
River Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 09-00425-00-BR, in the amount of
($11,774.22), on behalf of Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the Construction of the Caton Farm TMP-3582
Road Bridge Over the DuPage River Improvement Project -
MFT Sect. No. 09-00425-00-BR to IDOT in the amount of
($17,923.88) and Payment Request No. 5 and Final in the
amount of $83,249.77
Mike Todorovic discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Construction of the Caton
Farm Road Bridge over the DuPage River Improvement Project, MFT Sect. No.
09-00425-00-BR, in the amount of ($17,923.88), on behalf of IDOT. Also
discussed was Payment Request No. 5 and final in the amount of $83,249.77.
Amendment No. 2 to the Phase III Engineering Services for TMP-3583
the Washington Street over Spring Creek Improvement
Project - MFT Sect. No. 09-00426-00-BR to Willett Hofmann &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of ($14,254.51)
Mike Todorovic discussed Amendment No. 2 to the Phase III Engineering
Services for the Washington Street over Spring Creek Improvement Project -
MFT Sect. No. 09-00426-00-BR, in the amount of ($14,254.51) on behalf of
Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc.
Change Order No. 1 for the Construction of the Washington TMP-3584
Street Bridge over the Spring Creek Improvement Project -
MFT Sect. No. 09-00426-00-BR to IDOT in the amount of
($42,198.29) and Payment Request No. 4 and Final in the
amount of $87,418.38
Mike Todorivic discussed Change Order No. 1, a decrease in the amount of
($42,198.29), for the construction of the Washington Street Bridge over the
Spring Creek Improvements Project - MFT Sect. No. 09-00426-00-BR, on behalf
of the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Amendment No. 1 to the Phase III Engineering Services for TMP-3585
the Essington Road over the Rock Run Creek Improvement
Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00-489-00-BR to Hutchison
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Engineering, Inc. in the amount of ($45,570.37) and Payment
Request No. 20 and Final in the amount of $2,870.18
Mike Todorovic discussed Amendment No. 1 to the Phase III Engineering
Services for the Essington Road over the Rock Run Creek Improvement Project,
in the amount of ($45,570.37), to Hutchison Engineering, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
recommend for approval by the full Council Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final
Payments Item No's TMP-3580, TMP-3581, TMP-3582, TMP-3583, TMP-3584,
and TMP-3585.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Absent: Councilwoman Gavin
Change Orders/Pay Estimates/Final Payments Items Approved
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the TMP-3587
Phase II Professional Engineering Services Contract for the
N. Chicago Street (W. Jefferson Street - E. Webster Street)
Streetscape Reconstruction Project - Sect. No.
21-00545-00-PV in the amount of $397,987.00
Attachments: Chicago Street Streetscape - MFT Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed this Resolution appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds
for the Phase II Professional Engineering Services Contract for the N. Chicago
Street (W. Jefferson - E. Webster) Streetscape Reconstruction Project, in the
amount of $397,987.00.
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
recommend for approval by the full Council Ordinances and Resolutions Item
No. TMP-3587.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Absent: Councilwoman Gavin
Ordinances and Resolutions Item Approved
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
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a. Professional Services Agreement for Independent review firm for the Alternative
Water Source Program with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. in the
amount of $XXXX
Allison Swisher introduced Patrick of Burns & McDonnell. Patrick presented a detailed review
of the project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Morris
Absent: Councilwoman Gavin
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
Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Councilman Terry Morris
Monday, April 18, 2022 4:30 PM City Hall - Council Chambers
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
April 4, 2022 Public Service Minutes ID-706-20
Attachments: Apriil 4, 2022 Public Service 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
Purchase three (3) vehicle mounted hydraulic valve turning TMP-3572
machines for the Public Utilities Department from E.H. Wachs in
the amount of $66,780.00
Award of Contract for the Well 30D Rehabilitation Project to Great TMP-3573
Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of $245,960.00
Award of Contract for the Well Rock 1 Rehabilitation Project to TMP-3574
Water Well Solutions Inc. in the amount of $267,233.00
Award of Contract for the Well 16D Rehabilitation Project to Water TMP-3575
Well Solutions Inc. in the amount of $248,205.00
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Award of Contract for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant TMP-3576
Dewatering Slab Project to D Construction in the amount of
$64,900.00
Professional Engineering Services Contract for the Phase II TMP-3578
Engineering for the Chicago Street (W. Jefferson Street - E.
Webster Street) Streetscape Reconstruction Project - Sect.
21-00545-00-PV to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $553,268.00
Professional Engineering Services Contract for the Design of Joliet TMP-3579
City Square (West of Chicago Street from Van Buren Street to
Clinton Street) to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $1,029,060.00
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for TMP-3580
Phase III Engineering Services for the Olympic Boulevard (Houbolt
Road - Rock Run Creek) Roadway Extension and Improvements to
Patrick Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $113,516.00
Amendment No. 2 to the Phase III Engineering Services for the TMP-3581
Caton Farm Road over DuPage River Improvement Project - MFT
Sect. No. 09-00425-00-BR to Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc.
in the amount of ($11,774.22)
Change Order No. 1 for the Construction of the Caton Farm Road TMP-3582
Bridge Over the DuPage River Improvement Project - MFT Sect.
No. 09-00425-00-BR to IDOT in the amount of ($17,923.88) and
Payment Request No. 5 and Final in the amount of $83,249.77
Amendment No. 2 to the Phase III Engineering Services for the TMP-3583
Washington Street over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT
Sect. No. 09-00426-00-BR to Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc. in
the amount of ($14,254.51)
Change Order No. 1 for the Construction of the Washington Street TMP-3584
Bridge over the Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No.
09-00426-00-BR to IDOT in the amount of ($$2,198.29) and
Payment Request No. 4 and Final in the amount of $87,418.38
Amendment No. 1 to the Phase III Engineering Services for the TMP-3585
Essington Road over the Rock Run Creek Improvement Project -
MFT Sect. No. 16-00-489-00-BR to Hutchison Engineering, Inc. in
the amount of ($45,570.37) and Payment Request No. 20 and
Final in the amount of $2,870.18
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Resolution appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Phase TMP-3587
II Professional Engineering Services Contract for the N. Chicago
Street (W. Jefferson Street - E. Webster Street) Streetscape
Reconstruction Project - Sect. No. 21-00545-00-PV in the amount
of $397,987.00
Attachments: Chicago Street Streetscape - MFT Resolution
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
a. Professional Services Agreement for Independent review firm for the Alternative
Water Source Program with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. in the
amount of $XXXX
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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