Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · December 18, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, December 18, 2023
4:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 18, 2023
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Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 18, 2023
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Absent Councilman Pat Mudron
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug,
to approve the December 4, 2023 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
Public Service Minutes 12/4/2023 TMP-6776
Attachments: 120423 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None at this time.
CONTRACTS
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III TMP-6793
Engineering Services for the Chicago Street Sidewalk Vault
Contract 2 to Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in the amount of
$118,625.00
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Public Works, discussed the Award of Professional
Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Chicago
Street Sidewalk Vault Contract 2, in the amount of $118,625.00, to Civiltech
Engineering, Inc.
Award of Professional Services Agreement for TMP-6794
Pre-Treatment Assistance to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the
amount of $74,444.54
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the Professional Services
Agreement for Pre-Treatment Assistance, in the amount of $74,444.54, to
Baxter & Woodman Inc.
Award of Contract for the 2024 Motor Fuel Purchase to Al TMP-6795
Warren Oil Company Inc. in the amount of $1,365,000.00
Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the annual fuel purchase, in
the amount of $1,365,000.00, with Al Warren Oil Company Inc.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend TMP-6793, 6794, and 6795 for approval by full
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
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Absent: Councilman Mudron
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement TMP-6798
for the Downtown Levee / United States Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) Sec 205 Improvements to Santacruz
Land Acquisitions in an amount of $15,250.00 bringing the
not to exceed total to $67,500.00
Sean Mikos discussed Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement for the Downtown Levee / USACE, in the amount of $15,250.00
bringing the not to exceed total to $67,500.00, with Santacruz Land Acquisitions.
Change Order No. 1 for Highland Phase 1 Water Main TMP-6799
Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction
Inc. for final balancing of the contract in the amount of
($215,505.19)
Anthony Anczer, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed Change Order No. 1
for the Highland Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of
($215,505.19), to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
Change Order No. 3 for Plainfield Road (Black Road - N. TMP-6800
Center Street) Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of
Trine Construction Corp for project completion time
adjustments
Allison Swisher discussed that the next 9 change orders are all zero dollar
change orders with a time extension. All time extensions must be run through
approvals and IEPA notified.
Change Order No. 1 for Black Road Acres Phase 1 Water TMP-6801
Main Improvements Project on behalf of Len Cox & Sons
Excavating for project completion time adjustments
Allison Swisher discussed this time extension.
Change Order No. 1 for Collins Street Water Main TMP-6802
Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction
Inc. for project completion time adjustments
Allison Swisher discussed this time extension.
Change Order No. 1 for Garnsey Park Phase 4 Water Main TMP-6803
Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction
Inc. for project completion time adjustments
Allison Swisher discussed this time extension.
Change Order No. 1 for Joliet Street - Ottawa Street Water TMP-6804
Main Improvements Project on behalf of Trine Construction
Corp for project completion time adjustments
Allison Swisher discussed this time extension.
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Change Order No. 1 for Kerwin Terrace Water Main TMP-6805
Improvements Project on behalf of Len Cox & Sons
Excavating for project completion time adjustments
Allison Swisher discussed this time extension.
Change Order No. 1 for Midland Avenue East Water Main TMP-6806
Improvements Project on behalf of Benchmark Construction
Co. for project completion time adjustments
Allison Swisher discussed this time extension.
Change Order No. 1 for St. Pat’s Phase 1A Water Main TMP-6807
Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction
Inc. for project completion time adjustments
Allison Swisher discussed this time extension.
Change Order No. 1 for St. Pat’s Phase 1B Water Main TMP-6808
Improvements Project on behalf of Construction by Camco
Inc. for project completion time adjustments
Allison Swisher discussed this time extension.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend TMP-6798, 6799, 6800, 6801, 6802, 6803, 6804,
6805, 6806, 6807, and 6808 for approval by full Council. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving Interim Water Supply Agreement TMP-6811
Between City of Joliet and Village of Rockdale
Attachments: Joliet Resolution Approving Interim Water Supply Agreement
Between City of Joliet and Village of Rockdale For Council
Joliet-Rockdale-Water Supply Agreement-With
Exhibits-12-12-23
Allison Swisher discussed the Interim Water Supply Agreement between the
City of Joliet and the Village of Rockdale.
Ordinance Amending the 2023 Annual Budget for the TMP-6813
Purchase of Fuel in the amount of $300,000.00
Attachments: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 CITY OF JOLIET
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR Motor Fuels.docx
Greg Ruddy discussed the Ordinance amending the 2023 Annual Budget, in the
amount of $300,000.00, for fuel purchase for December 2023.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
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Larry E. Hug, to recommend TMP-6811, and 6812 for approval by full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for an Abri Credit Union TMP-6809
at 6050 Caton Farm Road
Attachments: 6050 Caton Farm Abri Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
6050 Caton Farm Abri Drive Thru Council Request.pdf
6050 Caton Farm Abri Drive Thru Exhibit.pdf
Greg Ruddy discussed the Drive Thru application, at 6050 Caton Farm Road, for
an Abri Credit Union.
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Tidal Wave Auto TMP-6810
Spa at 1351 Illinois Route 59
Attachments: 1351 IL 59 Tidal Wave Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
1351 IL 59 Tidal Wave Drive Thru Council Request.pdf
1351 IL 59 Tidal Wave Drive Thru Exhibit.pdf
Sean Mikos discussed the Drive Thru application, at 1351 Illinois Route 59, for a
Tidal Wave Auto Spa in the Walmart outlot.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to recommend TMP-6809, and 6810 for approval by full Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Councilman Hug discussed an item that was removed from the previous agenda with Public
Works.
Alternative Water Source Program Update ID-1513-20
Attachments: 2023-12-18 PSC.pptx
Joe Darlington, Burns & McDonnell discussed the Alternative Water Source
Program update.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
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A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug,
to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Mudron
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Monday, December 18, 2023 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
Public Service Minutes 12/4/2023 TMP-6776
Attachments: 120423 Public Service Minutes.pdf
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
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III TMP-6793
Engineering Services for the Chicago Street Sidewalk Vault
Contract 2 to Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in the amount of
$118,625.00
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Pre-Treatment TMP-6794
Assistance to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of $74,444.54
Award of Contract for the 2024 Motor Fuel Purchase to Al Warren TMP-6795
Oil Company Inc. in the amount of $1,365,000.00
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CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the TMP-6798
Downtown Levee / United States Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) Sec 205 Improvements to Santacruz Land Acquisitions in
an amount of $15,250.00 bringing the not to exceed total to
$67,500.00
Change Order No. 1 for Highland Phase 1 Water Main TMP-6799
Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
for final balancing of the contract in the amount of ($215,505.19)
Change Order No. 3 for Plainfield Road (Black Road - N. Center TMP-6800
Street) Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Trine
Construction Corp for project completion time adjustments
Change Order No. 1 for Black Road Acres Phase 1 Water Main TMP-6801
Improvements Project on behalf of Len Cox & Sons Excavating for
project completion time adjustments
Change Order No. 1 for Collins Street Water Main Improvements TMP-6802
Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for project
completion time adjustments
Change Order No. 1 for Garnsey Park Phase 4 Water Main TMP-6803
Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
for project completion time adjustments
Change Order No. 1 for Joliet Street - Ottawa Street Water Main TMP-6804
Improvements Project on behalf of Trine Construction Corp for
project completion time adjustments
Change Order No. 1 for Kerwin Terrace Water Main Improvements TMP-6805
Project on behalf of Len Cox & Sons Excavating for project
completion time adjustments
Change Order No. 1 for Midland Avenue East Water Main TMP-6806
Improvements Project on behalf of Benchmark Construction Co. for
project completion time adjustments
Change Order No. 1 for St. Pat’s Phase 1A Water Main TMP-6807
Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
for project completion time adjustments
Change Order No. 1 for St. Pat’s Phase 1B Water Main TMP-6808
Improvements Project on behalf of Construction by Camco Inc. for
project completion time adjustments
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Approving Interim Water Supply Agreement Between TMP-6811
City of Joliet and Village of Rockdale
Attachments: Joliet Resolution Approving Interim Water Supply Agreement
Between City of Joliet and Village of Rockdale For Council
Joliet-Rockdale-Water Supply Agreement-With
Exhibits-12-12-23
Ordinance Amending the 2023 Annual Budget for the Purchase of TMP-6813
Fuel in the amount of $300,000.00
Attachments: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 CITY OF JOLIET
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR Motor Fuels.docx
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for an Abri Credit Union at 6050 TMP-6809
Caton Farm Road
Attachments: 6050 Caton Farm Abri Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
6050 Caton Farm Abri Drive Thru Council Request.pdf
6050 Caton Farm Abri Drive Thru Exhibit.pdf
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Tidal Wave Auto Spa at TMP-6810
1351 Illinois Route 59
Attachments: 1351 IL 59 Tidal Wave Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
1351 IL 59 Tidal Wave Drive Thru Council Request.pdf
1351 IL 59 Tidal Wave Drive Thru Exhibit.pdf
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
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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